Prostate Cancer

Risk Factors Symptoms Detection Diagnosis Treatment Advanced Prostate Cancer Genetic Testing

Georgia Urology is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care to men with prostate cancer. We work to help each patient understand their risk factors, detect the disease early at its most treatable stage, and provide an integrated system of care so that they can beat prostate cancer and continue living their fullest life.

Prostate Cancer Patient Guide

Advanced Prostate Cancer

Advanced prostate cancer is when cancer spreads to areas outside of the prostate gland, such as bones, lymph nodes, or nearby tissue. While there is currently no cure for Advanced Prostate Cancer, different treatments can vastly expand length of life and mitigate symptoms.

Prostate Cancer Symptoms

It is rare for patients to present because of symptoms attributable to prostate cancer. Most prostate cancers are diagnosed in the local stage and are asymptomatic.

Since the prostate surrounds your urethra, any change in your prostate can cause problems with urination and ejaculation. These symptoms can also be caused by other diseases or disorders which are not caused by prostate cancer. Please consult your urologist to determine their cause.

Risk Factors For Prostate Cancer

You are at a higher risk for prostate cancer if:

You are African-American
You are over 50 years of age
You have one or more first-degree relatives (father or brother) who have had prostate cancer
You eat large amounts of red meat

Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer

If your screening tests show signs of a possible prostate cancer, your doctor will likely refer you to an urologist. The urologist may recommend a prostate biopsy. Using an ultrasound, the urologist will take small biopsies of the prostate to determine if prostate cancer is present.

If cancer is detected, additional testing such as a bone scan or a CT scan may be recommended.

Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

The earlier prostate cancer is detected, the more treatment options will be available to you. Based on the prostate cancer grade and stage, your age, overall health status and personal lifestyle, your urologist will discuss treatment options with you. Some prostate cancers do not even need to be initially treated and can be safely monitored for an extended period.

For prostate cancers requiring treatment, the most common forms of treatment are surgery to remove the prostate and radiation directed at the prostate. Read here about a Georgia Urology patient who faced prostate cancer with Dr. Lewis Kriteman of Georgia Urology.

Here are some treatment approaches to prostate cancer:

Prostate Cancer

Advanced Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Symptoms

Risk Factors For Prostate Cancer

Detection of Prostate Cancer

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test

Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) Test

Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

Watchful Waiting or Active Surveillance

Hormone Therapy

Surgery

NanoKnife for Prostate Cancer

Cryosurgery

Radiation Therapy

Brachytherapy

Chemotherapy

Immunotherapy

Patient Information on Advanced Therapy for Prostate Cancer