There are several treatments available for those with prostate
cancer. According to the Mayo Clinic, which treatments are used
depends on the type and severity of a person’s cancer. In some
cases where the cancer is in very early stages, the Mayo Clinic
says immediate treatment may not be needed. However, if the
cancer progresses while being monitored then treatment will need
to be done. Radiation therapy uses high-powered energy to kill
the cancer cells, according to the Mayo Clinic. These treatments
are done with through external beam radiation or brachytherapy
(where the radiation is placed inside the body). Hormone therapy
can be done to stop the body from producing testosterone,
according to the Mayo Clinic. This is typically done through
medications or surgery. Surgery to remove the prostate gland is
also an option of those with prostate cancer. Patients can also
consider treatments that involved freezing tissue to kill cancer
cells and heating prostate tissue. Chemotherapy can also be used
to kill rapi