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Questions to ask before choosing prostate cancer treatment

Choosing a prostate cancer treatment?

Summary

Ask these questions.

  • What does each option do to my cancer risk?
  • What are the side effects for bladder, bowel, and sex?
  • How long is recovery?
  • What happens if the cancer comes back?
  • Does my plan allow later treatments?
  • And how will we follow my PSA?

When to schedule

Schedule a visit to walk through every option for your cancer.

At our Canton clinic

We see Canton patients at 2205 Riverstone Blvd Suite 101, where many first visits include testing.

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Your results visit in Canton

Canton men diagnosed with prostate cancer meet our urologists at our Canton office to go over the biopsy grade, PSA, exam findings and any imaging. We'll set aside time for questions, and we encourage you to bring a partner or friend to take notes.

How our urologists walk through options

Options often include active surveillance, focal therapy, robotic prostatectomy at our Marietta Clinic & Surgery Center, and radiation. We'll describe how each affects urinary control, erections and daily life, what recovery involves, and how we track results. There's no rush: take the time you need, and bring any new questions to a follow-up.

More questions worth asking

  • How aggressive does my cancer look?
  • What happens if I wait?
  • Which side effects are temporary, and which may last?
  • Who will I see for follow-up, and how often?

When to call between visits

Contact us if you have new trouble urinating, blood in the urine, bone pain or worry that won't settle. Canton, Ball Ground and Holly Springs men may dial (678) 344-8900, and we'll help line up imaging or second opinions if you'd like them.

It's also fair to ask about the experience of the team, how often they perform the treatment you're considering, and what support is available if side effects occur. Writing your questions in one place, and bringing them to each visit, keeps the conversation focused on what matters most to you.

A second opinion is always welcome, and we'll send records wherever you'd like.

There's rarely a need to rush the decision.

Our team will help coordinate every step.

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