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BY ANKIT AGARWAL, MD One of the most significant impacts of prostate cancer treatment is on sexual health. All forms of treatment for prostate cancer – including surgery (prostatectomy), external beam radiation therapy, and brachytherapy can have an impact on erectile dysfunction and sexual health more broadly. In particular, treatments Read more

BY ANKIT AGARWAL, MD Men with prostate cancer have many treatment options. Active surveillance, surgery, external beam radiation therapy, and brachytherapy (seed implant) are options for many patients. How should patients compare treatment options? Key Questions Men Should Ask About Prostate Cancer Treatment Options What are my chances for success Read more

BY STEVEN KURTZMAN, MD The Importance of Seeking Multiple Opinions Over 160,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States each year. These men face the daunting task of choosing a treatment. Multiple options are available, but most men are not armed with the necessary information they need Read more