Published on: 5/22/2025
What Are the Treatment Options for Stage 3 Prostate Cancer?
Stage 3 prostate cancer can be treated with surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy. The choice depends on the cancer's specifics and the patient's health.
Explanation
Stage 3 prostate cancer means the cancer has spread beyond the prostate but not to distant parts of the body. Treatment options include surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy.
Surgery: One option is a radical prostatectomy, where the prostate gland is removed. This is often considered for patients with stage T3a disease.
Radiation Therapy: This uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells and can be used alone or with hormone therapy.
Hormone Therapy: This treatment reduces the levels of male hormones that can help cancer grow. It is often combined with radiation.
The choice of treatment depends on factors like the cancer's growth, the patient's age, and overall health. It is important to discuss with healthcare providers to choose the best approach.
(References)
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- Amiya Y, Yamada Y, Sugiura M, Sasaki M, Shima T, Suzuki N, et al. (2017). Treatment of locally advanced prostate cancer (Stage T3). Japanese journal of clinical oncology, 28096182.
- Freedland SJ, Partin AW, Humphreys EB, Mangold LA, & Walsh PC. (2007). Radical prostatectomy for clinical stage T3a disease. Cancer, 17315165.
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