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Urology - Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Prostate Biopsy

Surgery

Cystoscopy

Kidney Stones

Haematuria

Causes of Prostate Cancer

Diagnosis

Treatment Options

Prostate Brachytherapy

Radical Prostatectomy Surgery

Cryosurgery

Radiation Therapy

Chemotherapy

Hormonal Therapy

Observation - "Active Surveillance"

Other Resources

Reasons For a Prostate Biopsy

What Happens During a Prostate Biopsy?

Before the Biopsy

Results of the Biopsy

Surgery for Cancer

Surgery for BPH

The Procedure

After the Procedure

The Operation

After the Operation

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy, which kills fast-growing cells, has not proven particularly effective against slow-growing prostate cancer cells. Several promising anticancer drugs are either under investigation, or are being used in conjunction with surgery or radiation therapy for men with advanced prostate cancer. Chemotherapy is also being tried along with hormonal therapy in men whose advanced cancers are no longer responsive to hormonal therapy alone. Chemotherapy is not recommended as a treatment if a man has early-stage prostate cancer.