Dr. Benaim understands that being diagnosed with prostate cancer or for that matter, with any cancerous condition can be a source of great distress. In the following pages I have tried to summarize a few important aspects of this disease that I think might help you to better understand this condition.
Prostate cancer is unique among most other common cancers in that it is extremely common and tends to grow very slow. In fact, prostate cancer is one very few cancers in which observation alone is sometimes considered a reasonable treatment option.
In my experience, once patients know and understand better this condition, they tend to feel much better.
In addition, this information will make it easier for you to make an informed decision.
Please note, that I avoided using the words “right decision”; I did it on purpose, because most patients with prostate cancer can be successfully treated with different therapies such as surgery, external beam radiation, seeds implants, etc.