In the United States, prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer detected in men. Prostate cancer is different compared to other cancer types because most tumors do not spread outside of the prostate. Usually, prostate cancer is slow-growing and very treatable, allowing men to live in good health for several years.
Prostate cancer grades and the Gleason Score are going to be a part of the discussion with your cancer specialist. Find out what they mean.
Request an appointment with the cancer care team at Willamette Valley Cancer Institute (WVCI) to discuss your individual diagnosis or any questions you have. We are located in in the Willamette Valley including Albany, Eugene, Corvallis, Florence, Lincoln City, and Newport, Oregon.
If you just found out you have prostate cancer, take a deep breath. You’ve been diagnosed with one of the most treatable forms of cancer. The WVCI team of prostate cancer experts is ready to talk with you about all of your treatment options. It’s important that you learn all of your options so you can choose the prostate treatment plan that is right for you.
We offer a personalized approach to prostate cancer treatment, including state-of-the-art technology with fewer side effects. During your first appointment, we’ll help you navigate the process and the options. This is your decision. You are your best advocate.
There are a few different directions that prostate cancer treatment can take, depending on your specific situation. It’s normal to feel anxious and overwhelmed during this period. You’re suddenly facing some unexpected choices and an unknown outcome, so you’re certain to have many questions.
We recommend that you take a step back to get informed about your diagnosis and treatment options. You don’t need to have surgery or radiation immediately. You have time to find out consult with an oncologist about what your options are and choose the one that’s going to be best for you.
Thomas C. Sroka, MD, PhD
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For some patients, watchful waiting is the best approach until the cancer starts to grow further.
WVCI offers several different radiation therapy options for men with prostate cancer.
Hormone therapy and other systemic therapies can be treatments used to slow cancer growth.
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