Released on = May 31, 2007, 9:48 am

Press Release Author = Dr Laurence Magne

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = From the desk of Dr Magne, author of Cancer Free For Life

Press Release Body = From the desk of Dr Magne, author of Cancer Free For Life

There is no "one size fits all" treatment for prostate cancer, so each man must
learn as much as he can about various treatment options and, in conjunction with his
physicians, make his own decision about what is best for him. Consultation with all
three types of prostate cancer specialists - a urologist, a radiation oncologist,
and a medical oncologist - will offer the most comprehensive assessment of the
available treatments and expected outcomes.

A man diagnosed with localized or locally advanced prostate cancer has three major
treatment options: active surveillance, surgery, and radiation. Choosing the best
treatment for localized or locally advanced prostate cancer is generally based on
the man\'s age, the stage and grade of the cancer, the man\'s general health, and the
man\'s evaluation of the risks and benefits of each therapy option.

During active surveillance, the cancer is carefully monitored for signs of
progression. A PSA blood test and DRE are usually administered every six months
along with a yearly biopsy of the prostate. If symptoms develop, or if tests
indicate that the cancer is growing, treatment might be warranted.

A radical prostatectomy is the surgical removal of the entire prostate gland plus
some surrounding tissue. The procedure can produce significant side effects that
might affect the quality of life, including erectile dysfunction and urinary
incontinence. Improvements in surgical techniques have enabled many urologists to
maintain high cure rates while minimizing side effects. Often, the experience and
skill of the surgeon can be a major factor in the success of the surgery.

Radiation involves the killing of cancer cells and surrounding tissues with directed
radioactive exposure. With external beam radiation, high-intensity beams of
radiation are directed at the target area; with brachytherapy, tiny radioactive
metal seeds or pellets are surgically inserted into the prostate. Hormone therapy is
often given in conjunction with radiation, either before, during, or after
treatment. Although high doses of radiation are needed to kill prostate cancer
cells, higher doses can also increase the rate of side effects such as urinary
problems, erectile dysfunction, and rectal bleeding. Improvements in technology have
allowed for very precise targeting of radiation, enabling skilled and experienced
radiation oncologists to deliver higher doses to more focused areas while minimizing
side effects.

Side effects

The problem with all the above options is that the root cause of the cancer has not
been traced. Removing the prostate or the tumor does not guarantee that the cancer
will not return. Frighteningly, chemotherapy and radiation have a bad record, and
cancer seems to re-occur within three to five years of the majority of cases.

To stop cancer from ever returning, you must completely stop cancer at its source.
Cancer is foremost a psychological disease and its appearance in your body is a sign
that at a deep level, your life is not working. Unless you approach and treat ALL
the areas of your life, cancer is likely to re-occur.

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the field of spontaneous remission. Learn more about this disease and how you can
stop it from ever returning to your life.
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