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Other Treatments for Prostate Cancer

Authors:
  • Michael Jubinville, MPH
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Other Treatments for Prostate Cancer

Active Surveillance

Some prostate cancers grow very slowly. They rarely cause problems or become serious. The pain, stress, and harms of treatment may outweigh the benefits of treating such a slow-growing cancer. It is not clear which type of prostate cancer grows at what rate. Once it is found the doctor will do tests regularly to see if the cancer is growing.

References

  • Angiogenesis inhibitors. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/immunotherapy/angiogenesis-inhibitors-fact-sheet.
  • Prostate cancer. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/prostate-cancer.
  • Observation or active surveillance for prostate cancer. American Cancer Society website. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer/treating/watchful-waiting.html.
  • Treatment option overview. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: https://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate/patient/prostate-treatment-pdq#_142.

Contributors

  • Nicole S. Meregian, PA
Last Updated:
2022-02-01

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