Prostate Cancer
Specialized care for prostate cancer with active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy options.
Prostate Cancer
Solid Tumors
Overview
Specialized care for prostate cancer with active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy options.
When to Consult
After elevated PSA levels, abnormal digital rectal exam, or confirmed prostate cancer diagnosis.
What to Bring
PSA test results, prostate biopsy reports, imaging scans (MRI, CT), and urological history.
Risk Factors
Causes
Treatment Options
Active Surveillance
Monitoring low-risk, slow-growing prostate cancer with regular PSA tests, digital rectal exams, and biopsies. Treatment is deferred unless cancer shows signs of progression, avoiding unnecessary side effects.
Radical Prostatectomy
Surgical removal of the entire prostate gland and surrounding tissues. Can be performed via open surgery, laparoscopic, or robot-assisted techniques. May include nerve-sparing procedures to preserve sexual function.
Radiation Therapy
External beam radiation or brachytherapy (radioactive seed implants) to destroy cancer cells. Advanced techniques like intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) minimize damage to surrounding tissues.
Hormone Therapy (ADT)
Androgen deprivation therapy to reduce testosterone levels, which fuels prostate cancer growth. Includes LHRH agonists/antagonists, anti-androgens, or surgical removal of testicles. Often combined with other treatments.
Chemotherapy
Systemic drug therapy for advanced or metastatic prostate cancer. Docetaxel and cabazitaxel are commonly used, often combined with hormone therapy for castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Targeted Therapy & Immunotherapy
Precision treatments including PARP inhibitors for patients with specific genetic mutations, and immunotherapy options like sipuleucel-T for advanced cases. Treatment selection based on genetic testing and cancer characteristics.