What are the Treatments for Prostate Cancer?

Episode 22 June 02, 2023 00:07:33
What are the Treatments for Prostate Cancer?
The Believers Medicine Podcast
What are the Treatments for Prostate Cancer?

Jun 02 2023 | 00:07:33

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Show Notes

There are many types of treatments for prostate cancer. Along with other medications, some men are treated with surgery or radiation. At other times, prostate cancer does not need to be treated. It can be “watched,” or monitored from year to year. In our previous blog and podcast, we discussed how the Gleason score can help guide a treatment course for prostate cancer. In addition to the Gleason score, there are other factors, such as the PSA level and tumor stage, that will be help plan a path to treat prostate cancer. Let’s find out how the Gleason score, PSA level, and tumor stage are used to help formulate a plan to treat prostate cancer.

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