Prostate cancer used to be solely the domain of the urologist, a doctor who specializes in the urinary tract system and treats conditions such as bladder and prostate cancer. In the past, prostate cancer was almost always treated with surgery to remove the diseased prostate, a procedure called prostatectomy. Today, the urologist remains integral in a patient\u2019s prostate cancer care. They help patients determine if screening is the right thing to do, make the diagnosis of cancer, and help walk patients through options for treatment. The urologist helps the patient access other specialists in cancer care, which may include a medical oncologist and radiation oncologist. In some parts of the United States, especially in areas that are far from major medical centers, the local urologist may still be the only expert available to treat prostate cancer.<\/p>\n
Most major medical centers involve a team of specialists in the care of prostate cancer patients. This change from a single specialist to a team reflects the fact that there are now many options available to prostate cancer patients. Additionally, many treatment protocols now involve a combination of therapies for the best outcomes, such as radiation therapy and hormone therapy or surgery and radiation therapy. The team\u2019s job is to gather as much information from the patient as possible and to work together to personalize treatments so that the patient receives the best possible care for his unique condition.<\/p>\n
Prostate cancer therapy may include one treatment or a combination of surgery, radiation, drugs, and regular monitoring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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