Conditions & treatments / Prostate cancer
Conditions & treatments
Prostate cancer
Assessment, treatment choices and robotic prostate surgery.
Overview
A diagnosis of prostate cancer raises important questions about treatment and its effect on everyday life. A consultation provides time to understand your diagnosis and discuss the options relevant to you.
Assessment and planning
Assessment may involve PSA results, MRI, prostate biopsy and other investigations. These results help us understand the cancer and plan your care.
Treatment choices
- Active surveillance for selected cancers
- Robotic radical prostatectomy (robotic prostate surgery)
- Radiation therapy
- Focal therapy in selected cases
- Systemic therapy
We discuss the benefits and risks of suitable options, taking your individual circumstances into account.
Prepare for your appointment
Bring your referral, relevant test results and scans, and a list of medicines. It can help to write down the questions you would like to ask.