Is treating prostate cancer an emergency?

What are some emergencies when you have prostate cancer, and how do these happen? What are the side effects and treatments? read more

There is NO EMERGENCY-NONE for a man to start treatment immediately for prostate cancer (unless he cannot urinate as a result of blockage of the urethra--an uncommon situation in the US). Most men can weigh their various options--surgery, radiation, medications, or observation WITHOUT active treatment for a great while without compromising his chances for disease control and longevity. read more

Prostate cancer is usually a disease that develops and grows over a number of years. Most people do not think of prostate cancer as an illness that can result in emergencies. However, there are a few ways in which prostate cancer could necessitate an urgent trip to the hospital. read more

Closely monitoring the prostate cancer by performing prostate specific antigen (PSA) and digital rectal exam (DRE) tests regularly, and treating the cancer only if it grows or causes symptoms. Surgery. A prostatectomy is an operation where doctors remove the prostate. Radical prostatectomy removes the prostate as well as the surrounding tissue. read more