Saturday, October 25, 2014

What are some treatments for prostate cancer?

Some types of prostate cancer are treated by ablation therapy. This is when the prostate tissue is destroyed by hormones, drugs, chemicals, or electrocautery.


A prostatectomy is when the gland is surgically removed because of cancer.  A radical prostatectomy is when the gland is surgically removed through an abdominal incision.


A transurethral prostatectomy or TURP is when the gland or tissues are removed through a resectoscope (endoscope).


Radiation therapy is also sometimes used either as a sole treatment or in conjunction with another procedure.  

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  1. There are many prostate cancer hospitals in India, this is where people are most confused, which hospitals should be trusted and which hospitals can give satisfactory results at an affordable price for prostate cancer treatment. Here is the list.

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