To eliminate prostate tumors, radiation oncologist Marisa Kollmeier (right) uses highly precise radiation technologies such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy, and brachytherapy.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s physicians develop a fully individualized treatment plan for each patient based on a complete picture of his disease — the severity of his cancer and the risks it poses, his life expectancy, other medical conditions, lifestyle considerations, and personal preferences. Treatment options vary a great deal depending on the patient. They range from watchful waiting to surgery.
Our doctors make sure that each patient thoroughly understands factors such as the stage and grade of his tumor and the range of treatment options, as well as the potential side effects of each therapy. Doctors here can guide patients through the sometimes complicated choices posed by these factors and are refining this decision-making process through a clinical trial to assess patients’ quality of life after treatment.
In this section, you can learn about the most up-to-date treatment options offered here at Memorial Sloan-Kettering.
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