This allows monitoring of the cancer for an increase
in symptoms or PSA.
Surgery
The final surgery pathology report will tell whether
the cancer was confined to the prostate or was found
in lymph nodes or seminal vesicles. But even with a
microscope, it may not be possible for the surgeon to
see all of the cancer.
Some men who have surgery may need additional
treatment within 5 years.
If surgery fails, hormone therapy can be a successful
treatment option.
Radiation
Therapy
Radiation therapy may fail if the tumor cannot be
seen completely in the planning process. Some men
who had radiation therapy will need hormone therapy
or a prostatectomy within 5 years.
Regardless of the treatment you choose, you will continue to have PSA tests for monitoring.
