4 Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer: A Quick Guide

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No man wants to be told that he has cancer. And when that cancer is in the prostate (part of the male reproductive system), apprehension can turn to dread. Find out what your treatment options are and learn how—with early diagnosis and proper treatment—life after prostate cancer can be just as full and satisfying.

4 Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer: A Quick Guide

Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States, affecting about one in seven men. The good news is that with the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood-screening test, transrectal prostate ultrasonography, and heightened public awareness, prostate cancer can be diagnosed early, which is the key to effective treatment.

If you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, depending on the aggressiveness of the cancer and other health factors, you may have a number of options.

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For more information on prostate and other urologic cancers, read The Ultimate Guide to Male Sexual Health: How to Stay Vital at Any Age.

“There’s no shame in wanting the fun parts to work right. This book goes a long way in telling you how.”

     —Bill Maher, host of HBO’s
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Dudley Seth Danoff, MD, FACS, is a diplomate of the American Board of Urology and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Danoff is a graduate of Princeton University, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He received his medical degree at Yale University with honors. He completed his urologic surgical training and fellowship at Columbia University Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. Following his training, he served as a major in the United States Air Force Medical Corps. For more than a quarter century, Dr. Danoff taught on the clinical faculty of UCLA School of Medicine. Currently, he is attending urologic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He is the founder and president of the prestigious Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Tower Urology Medical Group, the leading urologic practice serving the Southern California community for over thirty years. Dr. Danoff and his wife, Israeli singer Hedva Amrani, are longtime residents of Beverly Hills, California, and have two children: Aurele Danoff, an attorney, and Doran Danoff, a composer.

 

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