Learn what you need to know about early-stage prostate cancer, from risk factors to treatment options and how to tackle their side effects. In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes is joined by medical oncologist Dr. Dana Rathkopf, radiation oncologist Dr. Sean McBride, and urologic surgeon Dr. Behfar Ehdaie. Together, they provide an overview of treatment options for people diagnosed with prostate cancer, including active surveillance, internal and external radiation, surgery and hormone therapy. They offer guidance on navigating these choices and mitigating their side effects with state-of-the-art technology and holistic support services. 

Learn what you need to know about early-stage <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/prostate">prostate cancer</a>, from risk factors to treatment options and how to tackle their side effects. In this episode, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/diane-reidy-lagunes">Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes</a> is joined by medical oncologist <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/dana-rathkopf">Dr. Dana Rathkopf</a>, radiation oncologist <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/sean-mcbride">Dr. Sean McBride</a>, and urologic surgeon <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/behfar-ehdaie">Dr. Behfar Ehdaie</a>. Together, they provide an overview of treatment options for people diagnosed with prostate cancer, including <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/prostate/treatment/active-surveillance">active surveillance</a>, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/prostate/treatment/brachytherapy">internal</a> and <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/prostate/treatment/radiation-therapy">external</a> radiation, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/prostate/treatment/radical-prostatectomy">surgery</a> and <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/prostate/treatment/systemic-therapies">hormone therapy</a>. They offer guidance on navigating these choices and mitigating their side effects with state-of-the-art technology and holistic <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/prostate/living-beyond">support services</a>. <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/prostate/screening/screening-guidelines-prostate"></a>

Cancer Straight Talk from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center brings together national experts and cancer patients to have straightforward, evidence-based conversations. Our mission is to educate and empower patients and their families to make the right decisions and live happier, healthier lives.

Cancer Straight Talk from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center brings together national experts and cancer patients to have straightforward, evidence-based conversations. Our mission is to educate and empower patients and their families to make the right decisions and live happier, healthier lives.

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