Treatment Options
By better understanding the various treatment options for prostate cancer you may
feel empowered to maintain an active role in your treatment plan by working closely
with your physician.
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Prostate Cancer Treatment
Treatment Choices for Prostate Cancer
Visit: The Prostate Cancer Foundation
Upon diagnosis of prostate cancer, it is important to discuss with your physician
all treatment options available. Learn more about treatment options as well
as more traditional approaches.
Understanding Your Options
Visit:
The American Cancer Society
Choosing a treatment path is a major step when facing a prostate cancer diagnosis.
The American Cancer Society provides information on various treatment options and
treatment decision tools.
A Chemotherapy Treatment
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Treatment Guidelines
Visit: The National Comprehensive
Cancer Care Network®
Access a patient-friendly guide for chemotherapy treatments in English and in Spanish.
Latest Information on Chemotherapy
Visit: ChemoCare.com
Provides the latest information on chemotherapy to patients and caregivers.
Treatments Based on Prostate Cancer Stages
Visit:
National Cancer Institute
The stage of your cancer should be considered when determining your treatment
option. Review a breakdown of prostate cancer treatment options by various prostate
cancer stages.
Surgical Management of Prostate Cancer
Visit: The American Urological
Association
When is surgery one of the best options to treat prostate cancer? What surgical
options are available? Learn the answers to these questions and more.
Prostate Cancer and Chemotherapy
Visit: The American Urological
Association
A number of recent medical studies are providing some hope with new cancer-fighting
drugs. What is chemotherapy? What are some of the chemotherapeutic agents used to
fight prostate cancer?
Managing Side Effects
Questions for Your Doctor
Visit:
Us TOO
Read a list of questions for urologists, radiation oncologists and medical oncologists,
as compiled by experienced prostate cancer patients.
Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
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nausea and vomiting,
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Side Effects by Treatment
Visit:
The American Cancer Society
Treatments often generate side effects that may vary greatly for each patient. Review
this detailed guide of side effects by treatment from the American Cancer Society.
Coping Resources for Prostate Cancer Patients and Family Members
Visit: National Prostate
Cancer Coalition
Access multiple resources to help patients as well as family members, caregivers
and partners better manage the side effects that can accompany prostate cancer treatments.