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A 62-year-old male asked:
Very good morning doctors. is there a standard or most frequently used form of treatment for prostate cancer?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
The answer is no. Individualization is practiced according to variables such as age, findings on biopsy, presence of metastases, patient& physician preferences,etc. It's best to put yourself in the hands of a skilled urologist,oncologist & radiotherapist, if needed, who will work as a team. I've seen patients travel around the country seeking many opinions only to delay treatment for months.
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Answered Mar 26, 2022
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Good morning to you too. The usual ones are surgery or radiation. The choice depends on a lot of things including , kind of, extent of, co-morbidites, age, personal choice etc
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Answered Mar 26, 2022
Last updated Mar 26, 2022
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