Open radical prostatectomy and robotic surgery are two main ways to remove a cancerous prostate gland. Both methods aim to take out the entire prostate and some tissue around it. Each choice has benefits and drawbacks. Many doctors and researchers study these approaches and compare outcomes. You might wonder how they differ. This post [...]
Prostate cancer involves cells growing faster than normal in the prostate gland. This small gland is part of the male reproductive system. Medical care teams focus on slowing or stopping that unusual growth. Surgery and radiation both aim to target and control these cells, but they work in different ways. A physician will usually [...]
Active surveillance is a plan for prostate cancer that is not growing fast. It can be a choice for you if your cancer is in an early stage. Many people choose this plan so they can avoid or delay treatment. It can reduce the side effects that come with surgery or radiation. Active surveillance [...]
Prostate cancer testing often includes a biopsy. A biopsy helps a doctor look at tissue under a microscope. This can show signs of cancer. When a doctor suggests a biopsy, you might have questions about the process. You might also wonder about the different ways to collect tissue. Two methods often come up: traditional [...]
A biopsy is a procedure that doctors use to take a small piece of tissue from your body. It helps them look at cells under a microscope. This can show if there is an infection, cancer, or a different problem. Doctors often do biopsies when a scan or test shows a sign that needs [...]