Study results are based on Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results-Medicare data for 166,581 patients receiving surgery or radiation for localized prostate cancer.

The most common surgery for prostate cancer is a radical prostatectomy. This surgery involves taking out the entire prostate gland, some lymph nodes and other nearby tissue, like the seminal vesicles ...

An expert answered CURE® readers’ questions on several aspects of a prostate cancer journey, including treatment options and sexual function. A prostate cancer journey can involve plenty of questions.

Data from the SEER and MUSIC registries found a decrease in prostatectomies in those with pathologic grade group 1 prostate cancer. This shift is attributed to evidence supporting active surveillance ...

Study shows boosting diet with supplements could halt prostate tumour growth and help men avoid unnecessary surgery, chemo or ...

A former prostate cancer patient who got the all-clear said taking part in a trial that cut his radiotherapy treatments ...

Dr. Kalnicki answers the question: 'Is Prostate Surgery Done After Radiation?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Can I have prostate surgery if my radiation treatments are unsuccessful? Answer: Prostate ...

One in eight men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Surgery to treat the disease can lead to unwelcome side effects. A minimally invasive alternative that avoids surgery is now available ...

BBC Midlands Today TV presenter Nick Owen has undergone surgery for kidney cancer, his second cancer battle in little over ...