Prostate Cancer Articles A-Z
Types of prostate cancer surgery include radical retropubic prostatectomy and laparoscopic prostatectomy. This eMedTV article discusses prostate cancer surgery in detail, including short-term and long-term risks.
Prostate Cancer Survival Rates
The 5-year relative prostate cancer survival rates were 100 percent for localized or regional cases. This eMedTV segment explains how prostate cancer survival rates are figured and why they should only be viewed in general terms.
Prostate cancer symptoms, such as trouble controlling urine flow, may not appear for several years. This eMedTV article discusses prostate cancer symptoms in detail and describes tests used to detect the disease in the absence of symptoms.
This eMedTV article discusses both local and systemic forms of prostate cancer treatment. In addition, the pros and cons of prostate cancer treatment, as well a list of questions to ask your doctor, are provided.
Prostate Cancer Treatment by Stage
Effective prostate cancer treatment options depend on the grade and stage of the cancer. This eMedTV article discusses prostate cancer treatment by stage in detail, such as radical prostatectomy and external beam radiation therapy.