Prostrate Cancer Care

Prostrate cancer care is acquiring new dimensions day by day. With the development of technology, new innovations are being made in the field of prostrate cancer research. Apollo Speciality Hospital uses the latest developments in the fields of prostrate cancer care and has been one of the pioneers in the treatment of various prostrate related problems. Through proper screening, diagnosis and treatment, various types of prostrate cancers and tumors can be very effectively cured.

The specialized prostrate care team at the Apollo Speciality Hospital consists of well known doctors, radiation oncologists, urologists, diagnostic radiologists, radiotherapy technologists and so on. They are supported by professional paramedical personnel. The team of specialists carefully analyzes the patient’s complications and decides upon a plan of treatment action. The expert treatments along with the latest medical procedures have led to the high success rate.

Tumors are the most common causes of prostrate cancer. Apollo Speciality Hospital offers treat and surgeries of both benign and malignant prostrate tumors. Some of the latest treatment procedures that are offered in the field of prostrate cancer care are:

Radical Prostatectomy:
It consists of the removal of the infected prostrate gland by making incisions in the abdomen. The team of expert Urological Surgeons performs the surgery with utmost care and precision. The patient experiences very less discomfort and quick recovery.

Comformal Radiotherapy:
This prostrate care procedure consists of high energy x-rays which are discharged to the prostrate gland. The x-rays are delivered by a radiotherapy machine which is also referred to as a linear accelerator. The treatment procedure lasts for a period of around 7 to 8 weeks in short sessions.

Hormone Therapy:
Hormone therapy is one of the latest treatments of prostrate cancer. It minimizes the spread of the disease by reducing the proportion of testosterone in the body.

Brachytherapy:
Apollo Speciality Hospital is one of the top ranking medical centers in the field of Brachytherapy. It is a minimally invasive treatment method in which the radioactive source is places in the tumor. The entire treatment takes within 2-3 days and the recovery rate is very high.

Apart from these, Apollo Speciality also offers other prostrate cancer care facilities like post implant advice, counseling, post operative care, diet control procedure and so on. The latest medical facilities along with specialized treatments make it a preferred treatment destination for thousands of patients from all over the country.