Prostate Cancer Treatment Options: Safety & Efficacy

There are a variety of safe treatments for prostate cancer including: Surgery (radical prostatectomy), external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), brachytherapy, and hormone therapy. Each treatment carries specific risks and benefits with respect to its safety but in the hands of the medical experts prostate cancer can generally be safely treated. As always consult with an appropriate medical specialist with any particular questions in relation to your own care.