The management of prostate cancer

About half the men who go to their doctor with prostate cancer have cancer that is confined to the prostate. There are three options open to these men - radical prostatectomy (surgical removal), radiotherapy and active surveillance (also called watchful waiting - following the course of the disease and only treating if the cancer progresses).

The other half of men who are diagnosed have disease that is more advanced. These men are usually given hormone therapy, either with surgery (by removal of the testicles) or with drugs called LH-RH agonists. Sometimes men with early prostate cancer are given hormone therapy with drugs while they are waiting for their prostatectomy or radiotherapy.

If you would like more information about any of these treatments please order a copy of our free information booklet 'Treating prostate cancer questions and answers' by phoning us on 020 7679 9366 or by email, info@prostate-cancer-research.org.uk