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Prostate Cancer Surgery - Prostate Cancer Treatments
This page contains links to eMedTV Prostate Cancer Articles containing information on subjects from Prostate Cancer Surgery to Prostate Cancer Treatments. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are available with a short description further down the page.
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Prostate Cancer Surgery

Types of surgery for prostate cancer include pelvic lymphadenectomy and laparoscopic prostatectomy. This eMedTV article discusses surgery options 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

Symptoms of prostate cancer, 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.

Prostate Cancer Treatment

This article on the eMedTV Web site discusses both local and systemic forms of prostate cancer treatment. In addition, the pros and cons of these various treatment options, as well a list of questions to ask your healthcare provider, 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.

Prostate Cancer Treatments