Prostate Cancer Treatment
At Integrated Cancer Care, we are committed to delivering the highest quality patient care to our prostate cancer patients.
Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that can form in the prostate. Typically, this cancer is slow-growing, though some variants can grow quicker, and even spread to surrounding areas. The earlier the cancer is detected, the higher the chance for a successful treatment.
Prostate cancer life expectancy is generally high. In cases where the cancer is found before it has spread, or has only spread to some nearby areas, the 5-year survival rate for prostate cancer is over 99%. This means that if prostate cancer is treated before it can spread, a patient has roughly the same life expectancy as anyone else, including non-cancer patients. These numbers change if the cancer has already spread to critical parts of the body, such as the lungs or bones, and this is why getting scans regularly and identifying problems before they can spread is so crucial.
As with any cancer, there is also a risk of recurrence. Recurrent prostate cancer is a prostate cancer that returns one or more times after the initial treatment(s). This can occur in patients who spend years in remission or are even told they’re cancer-free. Early signs of recurrent prostate cancer can be fatigue, urination issues (including difficulty urinating & bloody urine), jaundice in the eyes or skin, and trouble breathing. More serious signs include pain in your bones, lack of sensation in the extremities (legs, feet) or pelvic area, and constipation. If you’ve previously been treated for prostate cancer and are concerned it may have returned and are experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s important to speak with a medical professional and have your PSA levels checked.
As such, even after treatment, it is important to maintain a relationship with your care team and continue regular check-ups and scans. At Integrated Cancer Care, we understand that every patient is unique and work with you to build a treatment that is tailored to each patient’s individual needs. We offer the highest quality radiation therapy for prostate cancer, including recurrent prostate cancer, through a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approach designed to enhance clinical outcomes where possible. Integrated Cancer Care’s board-certified radiation oncologist, Dr. Tracy R. Price, provides on-site radiation oncology services for prostate cancer patients using proven technologies.
We know that this is a trying time for all patients. Our promise is this: our radiation oncology centers will do everything we can to make this part of your prostate cancer journey a little easier. We’re here to support you each step of the way. Here’s what your radiation therapy journey for prostate cancer can look like at Integrated Cancer Care.
Prostate Cancer Scans
At Integrated Cancer Care, we are committed to delivering the highest quality patient care to our prostate cancer patients.
At Integrated Cancer Care, we offer the highest quality radiation therapy for prostate cancer through a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approach designed to enhance clinical outcomes where possible. Integrated Cancer Care’s board-certified radiation oncologist, Dr. Tracy R. Price, provides on-site radiation oncology services for prostate cancer patients using proven technologies.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
If you are referred to radiation therapy during your cancer care, you get to choose where to receive treatment. We are here to support and encourage you—call us today to schedule your first appointment at our radiation oncology center nearest you.