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Radical Prostatectomy
da Vinci Prostatectomy
External Beam Radiation
Radioactive Seed Implantation
Cryosurgery
Hormonal Ablation Therapy
Observation

We are part of the The Western Pennsylvania Hospital.

Hormonal Ablation Therapy

Pros and Cons Benefits
  • Treat advanced or recurrent cancer
  • Can be used with other treatments
  • 80% chance of producing remission
Risks
  • Hot Flashes
  • Impotence
  • Tiredness
  • Osteoporosis





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