A urologist explains how prostate treatments differ in relief, side effects, recovery, and how well they fit individual needs.

Learn how prostate cancer is treated at each stage, from active surveillance and surgery to radiation, hormone therapy, and targeted drugs.

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Stereotactic body radiation therapy significantly improved quality of life outcomes, including urinary incontinence and ...

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A surgical technique using tissue derived from donated placentas has been linked to faster erectile recovery after prostate ...

Localized prostate cancer treatments include radical prostatectomy and focal therapy, with the latter targeting only cancerous areas to preserve healthy tissue. Focal therapy allows for active ...

Using a high-pressure water jet to operate on an enlarged prostate can better preserve the ability to ejaculate, compared with standard laser surgery, finds research. The technique has similar ...

The journey through prostate cancer treatment marks a significant chapter in many men’s lives, with surgery often serving as a pivotal turning point toward recovery. While the removal of cancerous ...

A prostatectomy is surgery to partially or completely remove the prostate gland to treat conditions such as prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A radical prostatectomy is the ...

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A 58-year-old businessman walks into a clinic for a routine health check. He feels fine. No pain, no urinary trouble, nothing ...