Questions to Ask your Doctor: Recurrence of Prostate Cancer
When it is caught early, prostate cancer is usually curable. However, some men may see a return of their cancer, which can occur many years later. Generally, this will be noticed because of a rising PSA, and your doctor may recommend more treatment. Here are a few questions to ask. Read More
Questions to Ask your Doctor: Advanced Stage
If you have been diagnosed with advanced stage prostate cancer (cancer that has metastasized beyond the prostate), your cancer may not be curable at this time, but treatments may slow the progression of the disease. A goal of oncology is for patients to "be there for the cure." You want to. Read More
Questions to Ask your Doctor: Early Stage Prostate Cancer
If you have been diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer (cancer is only found in the prostate and has not spread to other organs or lymph nodes), there are a variety of treatment options to consider, and information to take into account before making any decisions. You want to be. Read More
Not Your Father’s Prostate Cancer
What do recent medical advances mean for men and their families today, and how is this different from the experience of their fathers and grandfathers before them? And what does the future hold? Read More
Questions to Ask your Doctor: While on Active Surveillance
The usage of Active Surveillance or "watchful waiting" has been increasing in frequency over the past few years as an alternative to treatment. Men with a low grade Gleason score (6 or under), low PSA and stage, and a small volume (small amount of cancer found during biopsy), may opt. Read More
Questions to Ask Your Doctor: When You’ve Been Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you probably have a lot of questions. View a comprehensive list of things to ask your doctor — organized by stage and treatment type. Read More
09/02/2016
Questions to Ask Your Doctor: PSA Screening and Biopsy
Depending on your age and family history, your doctor might suggest a PSA or prostate specific antigen test. This is a simple blood test that is used to screen for prostate cancer. Based on those results, your doctor may want to run further tests. About PSA Screening If I have a family. Read More
Questions to Ask Your Doctor: If Your PSA is Rising During Hormone Therapy
In some men, PSA levels will rise during hormone therapy. If this happens to you, this may be a sign that your cancer has become resistant to this form of treatment. Recurrent prostate cancer is a major area of research, and new treatments are being developed all the time. Now is. Read More
09/02/2016
Questions to Ask Your Doctor: If Your PSA is Rising After Initial Treatment
Despite treating advanced or recurrent prostate cancer with hormone therapy, it is common for a man's PSA to eventually start rising again after many years, and will require more aggressive treatment. This might include additional hormonal therapies, chemotherapy or treatment with new drugs now available for cancers not successfully treated. Read More
Questions to ask your Doctor: If you’re Considering Undergoing Radiation Therapy
Radiation involves the killing of cancer cells and surrounding tissues with directed radioactive exposure. Some forms of radiation therapy can also be used in men with advanced, or recurrent, prostate cancer. Here are some questions to ask your doctor if you are considering radiation therapy. What radiation technique will be. Read More