Prostate Cancer: A Contemporary Approach to Treatment and Outcomes

Abstract

Given the high incidence of prostate cancer and the need for shared decision-making before screening, it is imperative that primary care providers understand treatment options and treatment adverse effects. In this review article, the treatment options for the localized and metastatic prostate cancer are discussed, including the different modalities and their indications, adverse effects, oncologic outcomes, posttreatment monitoring, and potential treatment options following cancer recurrence.

Keywords: Operative; Prostatic neoplasm; Radiotherapy; Surgical procedures; Therapeutics; Treatment outcomes; Watchful waiting.