The most common treatment options for prostate cancer include watchful waiting, active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy and hormone therapy, however other treatments such as chemotherapy and cryotherapy are also used. The type of treatment you receive will depend on several different considerations, such as the type of prostate cancer you have, its stage, your overall health and your treatment preferences. This page aims to give you a comprehensive overview of how prostate cancer treatment works in the private health system.
Types of Prostate Cancer Treatment
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