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Health Topics/Genitourinary Cancers/Cancer/Prostate Cancer/Prostate Cancer Treatment

What is the treatment for intermediate-risk prostate cancer?

St. Petersburg General Hospital
St. Petersburg General Hospital
Treatment for intermediate-risk prostate cancer includes:
  • surgery
  • radiation
  • seed implant
  • active surveillance
A combination of surgery and radiation is also possible for treatment.

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