How is Prostate Cancer Treated? Know the Many Types of Treatments for Prostate Cancer

Doctors have multiple ways to treat prostate cancer, including radiation, surgery, and drug that

slow the growth of prostate cancer cells. Without further ado, the following are the treatments for localized prostate cancer:

Radiotherapy

According to the surgeon advice, if required, lymphadenectomy could be done during the same surgery. Radiotherapy course consists of 3-5 fractions. In case with Prostate Cancer, treatment could be performed with Cyberknife System and Vero System.

Pharmacological and Hormonal Therapy

According to this article: http://www.placidway.com/article/1695/Prostate-Cancer-Treatment-at-IEO-Milan-Italy Testosterone produced by the male testes stimulates the growth or prostate cancer. Hormone therapy tries to counteract this action by slowing down or blocking the testosterone synthesis. 

Surgery

The more frequent surgical treatment for prostate cancer is robotic surgery. Comparing to open surgery, the robotic surgery offers better perioperative outcomes.