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Prostate cancer gives a very few warning signals before if attacks the body. So, it is better for a man above the age of forty to have a thorough check up once in a year to treat it in early stages. As the age increases the risk of getting the prostate cancer also increases. |
There are latest treatments which are available to cure the prostate cancer. But these treatments are a bit confusing. Every treatment has its own advantages and disadvantages. The age, lifestyle, the stage and grade of cancer and other conditions are to be taken into consideration. The patient needs to decide himself taking the help of his doctor. The improvements in the technology have improved the treatments. The patient should select the treatment which cures the cancer with minimum side effects.
Brachytherapy and cryotherapy are the 2 treatments which are minimally invasive. Brachytherapy is the treatment which requires an hour or less time. The patient can go home on the same day the patient is treated and he can get back to work in a few days. In brachytherapy, the cancer is treated by implanting mini radioactive seeds in the prostate. Brachytherapy has minimum side effects.
Cryotherapy is done by inserting thin needles in the prostate. Cold gases are allowed to flow from the needles. This treatment freezes up the prostate and cures the cancer. The pain is comparatively less, risk is low and it does not take long time to recover from the surgery. The patients are active after the treatment and get back to work after few days.
The treatment varies for every person.
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