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If you have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer and are considering surgery – we encourage you to get a second opinion first. Surgery is not always the best option.

Getting a second opinion before you choose a treatment option is an essential part of making your decision an educated one. Surgery is an option, but not the only option. See your physician, urologist, a radiation oncologist, and a medical oncologist for a comprehensive view of your treatment options.

Did you know that radiation therapy is safe, non invasive, and there is little or no down time?

Did you know that the most cutting-edge therapies are available here at Highlands Oncology Group, PA in Northwest AR?

The goal of radiation therapy is to kill the cancer cells and surrounding tissue by directly exposing them to radiation. Radiation therapy can be used as the initial treatment for prostate cancer and can also be used in advanced or recurrent prostate cancer. Radiation is an outpatient procedure, and most men can return to work the following day.

From the Prostate Cancer Foundation:

There is no “one size fits all” treatment for prostate cancer. You should learn as much as possible about the many treatment options available and, in conjunction with your physicians, make a decision about what’s best for you. Because men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer today may live for many years, any decision made now will probably reverberate for a long time.

Your decision-making process will likely include a combination of clinical and psychological factors, including:

• The need for therapy
• Your level of risk
• Your personal circumstances
• Your desire for a certain therapy based on risks, benefits, and your intuition

Consultation with all three types of prostate cancer specialists—a urologist, a radiation oncologist, and a medical oncologist—will give you the most comprehensive assessment of the available treatments and expected outcomes. Many hospitals and universities have multidisciplinary prostate cancer clinics that can provide this three-part consultation service.

www.pcf.org

Information from the American Urological Association:
Prostate Cancer Options
Prostate Cancer Education

Contact us today to learn more about your options for treating prostate cancer.