Prostate cancer

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Needle biopsy Common needle biopsy procedures include fine-needle aspiration and core needle biopsy.
PSA test PSA test — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this test for signs of prostate cancer.
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Active surveillance for prostate cancer Active surveillance for prostate cancer — Overview covers definition, risks and what to expect.
Prostate biopsy Prostate biopsy — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure to detect prostate cancer.

Bone metastasis Bone metastasis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of bone metastasis in people with cancer.

Chemotherapy Chemotherapy — Overview covers definition, risks, what to expect during cancer chemotherapy treatment.
Cryotherapy for prostate cancer Cryotherapy for prostate cancer — Overview covers risks, what to expect, results of this cancer treatment.
External beam radiation for prostate cancer External beam radiation for prostate cancer — Overview covers risks, what to expect and results.
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer Hormone therapy for prostate cancer — Overview covers risks, what to expect and results.
Prostate brachytherapy Prostate brachytherapy — Comprehensive overview covers definition, risks, results of prostate cancer brachytherapy.
Proton therapy Proton therapy — Comprehensive overview covers definition, risks, results of proton radiation therapy.
Brachytherapy Brachytherapy — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this type of radiation therapy for cancer.

Prostate cancer prevention: Ways to reduce your risk Prostate cancer prevention — Reduce your risk through changes to your diet.

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