Which Prostate Cancer Treatment is the Most Effective?Posted by Gregory Echt on November 15th, 2016 An estimated 180,000 American men will find themselves seeking out the best possible treatments for prostate cancer this year. While many treatments do exist, men are likely to find there isn’t a cookie-cutter “best” treatment for this particular disease. While antibiotics might be the best solution for bacterial infections and surgery is always a must to address an appendicitis, prostate cancer doesn’t have a once-size-fits-all treatment. While no single treatment for prostate cancer stands out as the “best,” there are many options available to men. The best treatment path to take will depend on a man’s age, the aggressiveness of the cancer and the tumor stage, among other factors. The treatments available include:
Men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer are likely to find no single treatment stands out as the best. The smartest option for treatment will hinge on factors related to a man’s unique circumstances. With that in mind, it’s critical for men to discuss all their options carefully with a healthcare provider. About Author Dr. Echt and his team at the Prostate Seed Institute offer the most highly sophisticated methods of radiation therapy available in the United States, equal to that found in major medical center and academic settings. These include prostate seed implantation, high dose radiation implants, and external beam radiation with image-guided and intensity-modulated (IGRT and IMRT) capabilities. Like it? Share it!More by this author |