Our Approach to Prostate Cancer Care
When you come to Lynn Cancer Institute, you can expect a patient-centered approach to your care. Our team of experts work together to design a treatment plan that takes your health goals and needs into consideration. Going through cancer treatment is difficult. So, we’ve made it as easy as possible for you to get the services you need by making all our diagnostic equipment and treatment options available in one place.
Diagnosing Prostate Cancer
Early detection makes treating prostate cancer easier. That’s why regular screenings are important. They can identify early-stage disease.
If you have signs of prostate cancer, our specialists will work with you to understand your symptoms. We will discuss your health history and use several advanced tools to deliver the most accurate diagnosis. These tools include:
- Digital rectal exams
- Genetic testing
- Imaging (CT and MRI scans)
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests
According to the American Cancer Society, the five-year survival rate for prostate cancer that hasn’t spread is over 99 percent. For advanced cancer that has spread throughout the body, the five-year survival rate drops to 34 percent.
Treating Prostate Cancer
At Lynn Cancer Institute, we take a multimodal approach to your prostate cancer care. That means you’ll have a team of specialists focused on different aspects of your cancer treatment. But they don’t just treat your cancer. They treat you as a person, too, and they’re dedicated to giving you the personalized care and attention you need.
Our experts can provide a full range of treatments, including:
- CyberKnife® radiosurgery
- Focal ablation HIFU
- Immunotherapy
- Observation (watchful waiting)
- Radiation therapy
- Surgery (including minimally invasive robotic surgery)
- Systemic therapy (including chemotherapy)
As part of our holistic approach to care, we also offer several support services, including:
- Exercise and wellness classes like tai chi and yoga
- Nutritional counseling
- Pain management
- Physical rehabilitation
- Social work support or counseling
- Survivorship programs
Frequently Asked Questions
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There is no guaranteed way to prevent prostate cancer. But you can reduce your risk by:
- Avoiding tobacco products
- Eating a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains
- Exercising regularly
- Getting regular prostate cancer screenings
- Maintaining a healthy weight (talk with your doctor about a healthy weight for you)
- Talking with your doctor about other ways to reduce risk
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Your risk of developing prostate cancer begins to increase after age 50. But prostate cancer is most common in:
- Males of African descent, including Black males
- Males with a family history of prostate cancer
- Males over age 65
Meet the team
Our renowned cancer professionals work together across multiple specialties to provide you with advanced cancer screenings, diagnostics and personalized care.
Clinical Trials
At Lynn Cancer Institute, we treat cancer in today’s patients and offer hope for those who may get the disease in the future. Through clinical trials, we study promising new ways to diagnose and treat cancer. As our patient, you have access to trials and treatments that aren’t widely available elsewhere.
If a clinical trial may be right for you, we’ll talk with you about the potential benefits and risks. We make your overall well-being and safety our top priority if you choose to participate.