Prostate Cancer Treatment

Current treatment options vary, depending on the stage of the cancer and other medical conditions of the individual.

Treatments include surgery, radiation or hormone therapy. Sometimes treatments are combined.
Some prostate cancers grow very slowly and do not require immediate treatment. In these cases, men and their doctors may decide on “active surveillance” with regular follow-ups, usually every three to six months. This option should be open to reassessment, as a man’s condition or concerns may change.

Researchers are working to improve current treatment methods and develop new ones.