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Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

Studies indicate that patients with localized prostate cancer have a 93% disease specific survival rate ten years after certain early treatment programs. The survival rate for prostate cancer increases significantly with early detection and treatment, therefore regular screenings are encouraged. Continuing advances are taking place in prostate cancer therapy leading to progressive results.

The information in this web site is designed to provide a basic overview of prostate cancer, its risk factors, symptoms and means of detection, and to help the recently diagnosed prostate cancer patient understand what happens next and what some of the decisions are that lie ahead.

The more you know about the various treatment options for prostate disease, the better equipped you and your physician will be to make the decision that is best for you. There are many factors about prostate disease to consider and a great deal of information to learn and understand. Core Oncology has developed this information to help enable you to make an educated, informed decision.

This information is not intended to replace any discussion with your doctor or any of the materials he or she gives you.

Medical device manufacturers have developed many different products to treat prostate disease.

While the information in this web site discusses products marketed by Core Oncology, there are other treatment options available. Your doctor can discuss these options with you.