In general, prostate cancer treatment involves either systemic or local therapy. Hormone therapy is an example of systemic therapy. Examples of local therapy include surgery to remove the cancer or radiation therapy. Although there are obvious benefits to prostate cancer treatment, there are serious risks as well, so you might want a second opinion about your diagnosis and treatment plan.
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