Treatment for Prostate Cancer

From the physical changes to the emotional impact, a prostate cancer diagnosis affects every aspect of your life and the lives of those close to you. At Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), we understand that after a prostate cancer diagnosis, your priorities have shifted and those activities that occupied your time before no longer have the same urgency. Your attention has shifted to your health and doing what it takes to get well.

From the questions and concerns, to researching treatment options, the situation can be overwhelming. At CTCA, we understand that. We will work with you to help you through this difficult situation. We will provide you with the information you need to better understand the disease and treatment options. We will encourage you to help us build a treatment program that meets your individual needs. And, we will fight the disease with leading-edge prostate cancer treatments and help you cope with complementary therapies aimed at improving your quality of life.

If you are seeking treatment for prostate cancer, please take some time to explore our site and learn more about the prostate cancer treatment options available at our state-of-the-art cancer hospitals. You can also learn more by calling us at 888-841-9129 and speaking with one of our Oncology Information Specialists. They are available around the clock to answer your questions about CTCA and prostate treatments. You can also chat online about treatment for prostate cancer and the options available to you at CTCA.

Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

At CTCA, you will find that treatment for prostate cancer is not one dimensional. We offer a variety of treatment options, including conventional, alternative and complementary therapies, to provide our patients with what we believe is a more comprehensive and customizable treatment plan.

Conventional prostate cancer treatment options may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, biotherapy, and hormone therapy. Your treatment options will depend on a number of variables, including the stage of prostate cancer you have and your general health.

Surgery – Surgical procedures can be performed to remove cancer, help diagnose cancer and as a preventative measure.

Radiation Therapy – Radiation therapy may be used as a standalone treatment for prostate cancer, or in combination with surgery or chemotherapy.

Chemotherapy – Chemotherapy is a course of drugs designed to slow the growth and reproduction of the prostate cancer cells.

Biotherapy/Immunotherapy – Biotherapy works to repair, stimulate and enhance your body's own immune system so that it can fight prostate cancer.

Hormone Therapy – This treatment for prostate cancer is used to help keep cancer cells from getting the hormones they need to grow.

Complementary prostate cancer treatment options at CTCA include:

• Nutrition Therapy
• Pain Management
• Naturopathic Medicine
• Mind-Body Medicine
• Physical Therapy
• Spiritual Support

A Different Approach to the Treatment of Prostate Cancer

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, it is important to learn as much as possible about the disease and the treatments available. Choosing a treatment for prostate cancer is not easy, and is not something that you should have to do on your own. It is also something that you should not be forced into. When you and your doctor are discussing treatment for prostate cancer, it is important that you know what is going on and are comfortable with what is being presented to you. At CTCA, we provide you with the information you need to understand your treatment options and to be an active participant in choosing a treatment program with which you are comfortable. You will work with your team of dedicated cancer experts to create your comprehensive and personalized, prostate cancer treatment plan.

Call 888-841-9129 today or click to chat to learn more about treatment for prostate cancer at CTCA.