Prostate Cancer Treatment in Bend, OR

As one of the most often diagnosed cancers in all of the United States, prostate cancer undeniably affects millions of men even though they may not be diagnosed with the condition until the cancer has progressed.

Because the symptoms of prostate cancer are non-specific, in most cases this form of cancer is first diagnosed during a routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. Most patients with cancer of the prostate are treated with either surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or a combination of one or more of those treatments.

Dr. Andrew Neeb is a board-certified urologist with extensive experience diagnosing and treating prostate cancer. He will take the time to fully evaluate your symptoms in order to determine the treatment option that is right for you. Call to request an appointment at our urology office in Bend, OR.

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Prostate Cancer Surgery

The first line of attack against prostate cancer is usually surgery to remove the cancerous prostate gland. At Oregon Men’s Health, we offer the latest advancements in prostate cancer surgery, including the da Vinci robotic surgical system.

The minimally-invasive da Vinci system uses precise, miniaturized robotic tools to remove tumors from the prostate. Tiny instruments are introduced through several small incisions and are controlled (not pre-programmed) by your surgeon from a nearby console. These high-tech instruments are able to perfectly mimic the hand motions of the urologist.

The robotic system also provides a 3D, high-definition visualization of the prostate and adjacent tissues, giving Dr. Neeb a view of the surgical site that is far superior to that of the human eye.

Robotic surgery is a breakthrough in modern medicine and allows for more precision and control than surgeons have ever had when compared to “open” or traditional laparoscopic surgery. For prostate cancer patients, that means greater assurance of the best outcome possible. It also means a better chance of avoiding side effects of more traditional approaches to surgery, such as impotence or urinary incontinence.

Radiation for Prostate Cancer

Oregon Men’s Health also offers radiation therapy, including brachytherapy (internal radiation therapy) for the treatment of prostate cancer. During brachytherapy, tiny radioactive “seeds” the size of a grain of rice are implanted into the prostate. The implants deliver a low dose of radiation over a period of several months.

Chemotherapy for Prostate Cancer

Chemotherapy is not a standard treatment for most cases of prostate cancer but can be useful in cases of advanced prostate cancer where the disease has metastasized to the bones, or when cancer has not been responsive to more conventional hormonal therapy methods.