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Prostate cancer
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Treatments for prostate cancer can include:
- active surveillance and watchful waiting
- surgery
- radiation therapy (radiotherapy)
- chemotherapy
- hormonal therapy
- palliative care.
Most people with prostate cancer have one or more of these treatments.
There are a number of management options for men with prostate cancer.
It is important to take time to understand your options, including the benefits, risks and costs.
It is important to take time to understand your options, including the benefits, risks and costs.
Choose the option that best suits your situation
Some prostate cancers don't need treatment straightaway.
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Radiation therapy is a way of treating cancers using X-rays or other types of radiation.
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