Prostate cancer screening and treatment are very personal decisions, which means the \u201cright\u201d answer is going to be different for every man. What matters most to one patient may not be as important to another. The type and stage of cancer can also change which treatments and tests are appropriate. \u00a0And with the wealth of new options available, the decision becomes even more complicated.<\/p>\n
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Keep in mind that this is not a diagnostic tool. A website is not a doctor. But it can be a valuable research aid and may reveal options you wouldn\u2019t encounter otherwise. Armed with knowledge, you\u2019ll be better able to understand your condition and your doctor\u2019s recommendation. And, should it come down to a choice between one or more courses of treatment, you\u2019ll be that much better able to make a decision you can live with\u2014hopefully for many more healthy years.<\/p>\n
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