Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

If cancer cells are growing slowly, doctors may suggest active monitoring. However, depending on the extent of the malignancy and the patient's health, the following treatments may be recommended:

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  Surgical Resection:This involves the removal of the prostate gland and surrounding tissues.
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  Radiation Therapy: High-energy radiation is used to destroy cancer cells. This can be delivered via external beams or internal methods (brachytherapy).
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  Upper Endoscopy: This procedure enables doctors to view the esophagus directly and detect any irregularities.
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  Hormone Therapy: Since testosterone can stimulate cancer cell growth, hormone therapy aims to reduce the amount of testosterone produced by the body.
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  Chemotherapy: Medications are used to kill cancer cells, often for more advanced stages of cancer.
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  Immunotherapy: Involves boosting the body's immune system to fight cancer, sometimes by reintroducing modified immune cells after they've been treated in a lab.