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Surgery for prostate cancer

... A radical prostatectomy can be done in different ways. ... Possible risks and
side effects of radical prostatectomy (including LRP). ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostatecancer/detailedguide/prostate-cancer-treating-surgery

Considering prostate cancer treatment options

... Most doctors now believe that external radiation, radical prostatectomy, and
brachytherapy all have about the same cure rates for the earliest stage ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostatecancer/detailedguide/prostate-cancer-treating-considering-options

Surgery for prostate cancer

... The main type of surgery for prostate cancer is known as a radical
prostatectomy. ... Risks and side effects of radical prostatectomy. ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostatecancer/overviewguide/prostate-cancer-overview-treating-surgery

Initial treatment of prostate cancer by stage

... For men who wish to start treatment, radiation therapy (external beam or
brachytherapy) or radical prostatectomy may be options. ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostatecancer/detailedguide/prostate-cancer-treating-by-stage

References: Prostate cancer detailed guide

... Barnas JL, Pierpaoli S, Ladd P, et al. The prevalence and nature of orgasmic
dysfunction after radical prostatectomy. BJU Int. 2004;94:603-605. ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostatecancer/detailedguide/prostate-cancer-references

Cancer Glossary

... See also neurovascular bundles, nerve-sparing prostatectomy, perineum,
prostate, radical prostatectomy, retropubic prostatectomy, testicles. ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancerglossary/index.aspx?letter=r

Studies Help Clarify Link Between Obesity and Prostate ...

... that obesity increases the risk of disease recurrence among men with prostate
cancer who have undergone radical prostatectomy (total removal of ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/news/news/studies-help-clarify-link-between-obesity-and-prostate-cancer

Cancer Facts & Figures 2010

... 10 years Active surveillance or radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy
(external beam or brachytherapy) Intermediate ...

http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/content/@research/documents/document/acspc-038820.pdf

Prostate cancer that remains or recurs after treatment

... possible. If you've had a radical prostatectomy, radiation therapy may
be an option, sometimes along with hormone therapy. If ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostatecancer/detailedguide/prostate-cancer-treating-recurrence

Cancer Glossary

... See also neurovascular bundles, nerve-sparing prostatectomy, perineum,
prostate, radical prostatectomy, retropubic prostatectomy, testicles. ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancerglossary/index.aspx?letter=R