There are two approaches to performing radical prostatectomy that require a smaller incision. Advertisements promote these as leading to faster recovery and lower complication rates. Find out what is really known about the short and long-term effects and how they…

The most common prostate cancer treatment is complete surgical removal of the entire prostate gland, a procedure which can leave many men with annoying side effects. However, a new version of this surgery has grown exponentially in recent years. Called “minimally invasive…

Research has always been done to discover more and more ways of treating and who knows, even curing prostate cancer. The most recent discovery of all is a vaccine against prostate cancer, which can prologue your life.

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A longtime treatment for common prostate diseases as well as baldness may be a treatment in helping prevent prostate cancer in those with high risk, a recent re-examination of a 2003 study shows. ( N Engl J Med 2003; 349:1569-1572, Oct 16,…

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Oakland and Berkeley, CA Prostate Cancer Treatment Options (03): Patterns of Spread Video for Men Recently Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer: The purpose of this video is to guide you through the stages of the disease,…