Problems and Treatments

By localised prostate cancer we mean that the tumour is confined to the prostate gland with no spread elsewhere.

Often this is diagnosed by a raised PSA blood test and subsequent biopsy.

At an early stage it may not even be detectable by a rectal examination.

There are many treatment options available with good success rates and these are detailed below.

Some localised prostate cancers are extremely slow growing and may not need treatment immediately. These can just be monitored by regular blood PSA tests. We are pleased to be able to offer a 10 minute pin-prick blood test to enable this monitoring to be undertaken in a single visit.

Other tumours may need more active treatment. there are many treatment options available, click here for treatment options.