Step Four: Treatment Planning

This module will walk you through more details on treatment plans.

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Step 4: Treatment Planning

Now that you’ve made your decision, let’s go deeper into one of the three paths you’ve chosen.

Active Surveillance

If your care team determines that active surveillance is the right management strategy for you, it means your cancer will be closely monitored rather than treated right away. This approach is carefully considered and is recommended when the cancer is low risk and the potential side effects of immediate treatment outweigh the benefits of acting now. In the link below, we walk you through what active surveillance involves, how your cancer will be monitored over time, and what to expect at each stage of the process.

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Your Patient Journey Through Active Surveillance

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Surgery

If your treatment will involve a prostatectomy, you'll begin with an initial consultation with a Weiser Center physician. From there, you'll move through a series of steps to prepare for surgery, the procedure itself, and your recovery afterward. In these links, we walk you through what to expect before surgery, on the day of your procedure, and during the weeks that follow as you heal and regain your strength.

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Radiation Therapy

If your treatment will involve radiation therapy, you’ll begin with an initial consultation with a Weiser Center physician. From there, you’ll have several steps of pre-treatment planning before beginning radiation treatment. In these links, we walk you through what to expect during pre-treatment planning, the treatment experience and the time after treatment is complete.

Before Radiation Therapy

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During Radiation Therapy

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After Radiation Therapy

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Our Commitment

We are guided by our commitment to patient-centered communication, ensuring you are well-informed and comfortable with every step of your treatment journey.