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Treatments for Prostate Cancer

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Treatment for prostate cancer typically involves:

Lifestyle changes
Medications (hormonal therapy)
Surgery
Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy
Other treatments (watchful waiting)

References

Detailed guide: prostate cancer. American Cancer Society website. Available at: http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/ProstateCancer/DetailedGuide/ . Accessed September 20, 2012.

Last reviewed October 2012 by Igor Puzanov, MD

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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