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FAQ

When you’re told you have prostate cancer?
Exactly what type of prostate cancer do I have?
How do I get a copy of my pathology report?

 

What’s my PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level? What does this mean?
What’s the cancer’s clinical stage and grade (Gleason score)? What does this mean?

 

Has the cancer has spread beyond my prostate?
How does this affect my treatment options and long-term outcome (prognosis)?
What are my chances of survival, based on my cancer as you see it?
How much experience do you have treating this type of cancer?
Will I need other tests before we can decide on a treatment?
What are my treatment choices?
What treatment do you recommend and why?
What’s the goal of my treatment?
Is watchful waiting (active surveillance) an option for me?
Do I need to have my prostate removed or treated with radiation? Why or why not
If I have radiation, what types of radiation therapy might work best for me, external beam or implanted seeds (brachytherapy), or both?
Will the surgery be laparoscopic or robot-assisted?
If I have radiation, what types of radiation therapy might work best for me, external beam or implanted seeds (brachytherapy), or both?
What are the pros and cons of radiation versus surgery in my case?
What other treatment(s) might be right for me?
Should I get a second opinion? How do I do that?
Should I think about taking part in a clinical trial?

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