Prostate cancer treatment is carried out surgically, with medications and radiation therapy.

Treatment of prostate cancer is appointed by oncologist, after conducting the necessary studies, determining the stage of the disease and identifying metastases.

Surgical methods of treatment, i.e. removal of the prostate, apply if there are no metastases. After such surgery, the patient, in most cases, fully recovers.

Meds treatment is based upon hormonal drugs. By reducing the level of testosterone in the blood, these drugs help to slow the rate of tumor growth. However, such treatment does not lead to full recovery, but merely facilitates the patient’s condition and reduces prostate cancer symptoms. Side effects of such therapy may include: reduction in potency, high blood pressure, gynecomastia, etc.

Radiation therapy is based on radiation exposure of prostate tumor, thus reducing the growth rate of tumors and the risk of metastases developing.