Prostate Cancer Treatment at Mayo Clinic

Prostate Cancer Treatment provides specialized evaluation and multidisciplinary management for prostate cancer, with treatment planning based on the cancer's stage, grade, risk category, overall health and individual circumstances. Care may include diagnostic evaluation, active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, systemic treatment and ongoing monitoring when appropriate.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The cost varies according to the cancer stage, diagnostic investigations, pathology, imaging, treatment approach, surgery or radiation requirements, medications and follow-up care. A personalized cost estimate can be provided after specialist assessment.

Complete Description

What Is Prostate Cancer Treatment?

Prostate cancer treatment involves evaluating and managing cancer that develops in the prostate gland.

Treatment decisions may depend on:

• Cancer stage

• Tumor grade

• PSA level

• Risk category

• Imaging findings

• Overall health

• Previous treatment

Who May Need Prostate Cancer Treatment?

Specialist evaluation may be appropriate for patients with:

• Abnormal PSA levels

• Abnormal prostate examination

• Confirmed prostate cancer

• Newly diagnosed prostate cancer

• Recurrent prostate cancer

• Advanced or metastatic prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Evaluation may include:

• PSA testing

• Physical examination

• Prostate imaging

• MRI

• Prostate biopsy

• Pathology review

• Additional staging investigations when required

Prostate Cancer Staging

Specialists may determine the extent of disease by reviewing:

• PSA level

• Gleason grade or Grade Group

• Biopsy findings

• MRI findings

• Other imaging when indicated

Accurate staging helps guide treatment planning.

Active Surveillance

For selected patients with lower-risk prostate cancer, active surveillance may be considered.

Monitoring may include:

• PSA testing

• Repeat examinations

• Imaging

• Repeat biopsy when clinically indicated

The decision is individualized.

Prostate Cancer Surgery

Surgical treatment may involve removal of the prostate and surrounding tissues when clinically appropriate.

The suitability of surgery depends on:

• Cancer characteristics

• Stage

• Overall health

• Patient preferences

• Specialist assessment

Robotic Prostate Surgery

Selected patients may be evaluated for robotic-assisted minimally invasive prostate surgery.

The appropriate surgical technique depends on the patient's diagnosis and clinical circumstances.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy may be considered for selected prostate cancer patients.

The treatment approach depends on:

• Cancer risk

• Stage

• Previous treatments

• Overall health

Hormone Therapy

Some prostate cancers may require treatment that reduces or blocks androgen activity.

Hormonal treatment may be used alone or alongside other treatments depending on the disease.

Advanced Prostate Cancer Treatment

Patients with advanced or metastatic prostate cancer may require systemic treatment and multidisciplinary management.

Treatment options depend on:

• Disease location

• Previous treatment

• Cancer biology

• Overall health

• Treatment response

Recurrent Prostate Cancer

Patients whose prostate cancer returns after previous treatment may undergo specialist reassessment to determine appropriate further management.

Evaluation may include:

• PSA monitoring

• Imaging

• Pathology review

• Assessment of previous treatment

Multidisciplinary Prostate Cancer Care

Complex prostate cancer cases may involve collaboration between:

• Urologists

• Medical oncologists

• Radiation oncologists

• Radiologists

• Pathologists

• Other specialists

Prostate Cancer Second Opinion

Patients may seek a prostate cancer second opinion regarding:

• Diagnosis

• Biopsy results

• Pathology

• Cancer stage

• Active surveillance

• Surgery

• Radiation therapy

• Systemic treatment

Relevant medical records, imaging and pathology can be reviewed.

International Patient Prostate Cancer Treatment

International patients seeking prostate cancer treatment in the United States should provide relevant medical documentation whenever available.

Useful records may include:

• PSA results

• Prostate MRI

• Biopsy reports

• Pathology slides or reports

• CT or PET imaging when available

• Previous treatment records

• Surgical reports

• Current medication list

Complete documentation can help specialists determine an appropriate diagnostic and treatment pathway.

Benefits of Specialized Prostate Cancer Care

Specialized care may help:

• Confirm the diagnosis

• Determine cancer risk and stage

• Review pathology

• Compare treatment options

• Evaluate suitability for surgery

• Assess radiation treatment options

• Manage advanced disease

• Provide specialist second opinions

Why Choose Mayo Clinic for Prostate Cancer Treatment?

Mayo Clinic provides multidisciplinary cancer and urological care, bringing together specialists involved in prostate cancer diagnosis, surgery, radiation and medical treatment.

Patients can be evaluated according to their cancer characteristics, medical history and individual treatment needs.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

Potential costs may include:

• Urology consultation

• PSA testing

• MRI

• Biopsy

• Pathology review

• Cancer staging

• Surgery

• Radiation therapy

• Medication

• Oncology consultations

• Follow-up care

A personalized cost estimate can be requested following specialist assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What treatments are available for prostate cancer?

Depending on the cancer's risk and stage, treatment may include active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy and other systemic treatments.

2. Is prostate cancer surgery always necessary?

No. Some patients may be candidates for active surveillance or other treatments. The appropriate approach depends on the cancer characteristics and specialist assessment.

3. Can Mayo Clinic provide a prostate cancer second opinion?

Patients may seek specialist review of their diagnosis, pathology, imaging and proposed treatment, subject to Mayo Clinic's evaluation and appointment requirements.

4. Is robotic prostate surgery available for prostate cancer?

Selected patients may be evaluated for robotic-assisted prostate surgery when clinically appropriate.

5. Can international patients receive prostate cancer treatment at Mayo Clinic?

International patients may request evaluation and treatment subject to Mayo Clinic's international patient processes, medical requirements and appointment availability.

Product Details

Product Name: Prostate Cancer Treatment

Hospital: Mayo Clinic

Brand: Mayo Clinic

Country: United States

Specialty: Urology

Service Type: Prostate Cancer Treatment

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

International Patients: Subject to applicable eligibility and appointment requirements

Location: Rochester, Minnesota, United States