Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Late Stage Prostrate Cancer Treatments - VERY Important Tips


As far as prostate cancer is concerned, early detection, early stages and early treatment are the words that can save you or your loved one who is suffering from the condition. But of course, for those that didn't detect it in good time and it has got to the late stages (T3, T4 and T5 stages), there's still hope.

There are still late stage prostate cancer treatments that can help you survive the condition.

The most recommended late stage treatment for prostate cancer is Orchiectomy (or orchidectomy). This is when one or both of the testicles are surgically removed. This is of course because the cancer has metastasized (spread) not only to the entire prostate but also the testicles and other parts around. By removing the major source of testosterone that help the spread of the cancer, it's said that this can help the victim to survive the condition.

Other late stage treatments for this type of cancer include hormone therapy. When this proves ineffective in treating the illness, then chemotherapy and radiation are recommended. But of course, your doctor is in the best position to give the right advice/recommendation.

It's a good thing to familiarize yourself with the knowledge of these types of treatments and discuss in details with your physician to know where your best chances lie and the best odds for and against your surviving the condition.

Whatever else you think, it's a good idea to be positive in your thoughts and believe that you can still survive it. It doesn't matter whether it's late stage or not, there are still lots of people all over the world that were able to survive prostate cancer. I believe strongly that if others have survived it, you CAN survive it as well... especially if you believe it and you do all the right things.

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