Get the Best Treatment for Early-Stage Prostate Cancer at Huntsman Cancer Institute
Get the Best Treatment for Early-Stage Prostate Cancer at Huntsman Cancer Institute
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in men. Although it is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men in the U.S., it is also highly treatable, especially when found early.
“An early-stage prostate cancer diagnosis typically means it’s highly curable with a lot of treatment options that are less aggressive and have fewer side effects,” says Skyler Johnson, MD, a radiation oncologist at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. “We have several different treatment options that we can use to adapt to a patient’s individual preferences and values so that they are satisfied not only with their cure rates but with the side effects, as well.”
The experts at Huntsman Cancer Institute provide precision diagnostics and personalized treatment plans so that men with early-stage prostate cancer have the best possible outcome.
Getting Answers with Precision Diagnostics
Early-stage prostate cancer usually does not cause symptoms. That’s why regular screenings—such as a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and a digital rectal exam (DRE)—are so important.
If your doctor determines that a closer look is needed, Huntsman Cancer Institute has precision diagnostic tools to better understand each person’s cancer.
“We have advanced imaging technologies here at Huntsman Cancer Institute,” Johnson says. “During diagnostics, we’re using the most advanced MRI, PET, and CT scanning techniques when staging prostate cancer patients. This allows us to really individualize treatments for the patients.”
A Personalized Treatment Plan Built Around You
A cancer diagnosis is never easy and can feel overwhelming. At Huntsman Cancer Institute, every person with early-stage prostate cancer is supported by a multi-disciplinary care team that looks at the whole person, not just your cancer.
“One of the really amazing parts of working at Huntsman Cancer Institute is that we have large, collaborative teams across multiple disciplines,” Johnson says. “This allows us to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with the most effective and technology advanced strategies that exist in the world. We oftentimes meet as a group weekly to discuss challenging cases, and we all put our heads together to come up with the best options for our patients.”
Your care plan is created using the most advanced diagnostic and planning tools, which may include:
- Precision imaging
- Genetic insights
- Artificial intelligence (AI) pathology evaluation
Depending on your personal diagnosis, your care team may consist of:
- Medical oncologists
- Radiation oncologists
- Urologists
- Pathologists
- Geneticists
- Clinical trials experts
- Nutritionists
- Social workers and mental health support groups
- Acupuncturists and massage therapists
- Creative arts therapists
Treatment options available to you are:
- Surgeries, including minimally invasive options such as robotic-assisted prostatectomy
- Radiation therapy, a non-invasive or minimally invasive treatment that destroys cancer cells
- Hormone therapy, which can prevent the cancer from using the hormones it needs to grow
- Chemotherapy, which may be needed if the cancer is at a more advanced stage
- Theranostics, a precision treatment option that uses radioactive drugs to locate and kill cancer cells without damaging any nearby healthy tissues
The Importance of Regular Screening
Regular screenings can catch prostate cancer in its early stages. Men who have an average risk of developing prostate cancer should begin screening at age 50. Those at higher risk may need to start earlier—around age 40 to 45. Talk to your doctor to discuss your individual risks of developing prostate cancer and when it’s best for you to start your regular screenings.
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