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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.

Pros and Cons:
Hormonal Ablation Therapy

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


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