title: The management of localized prostate cancer.
abstract: At this point in time, the only possibility of curing prostate cancer is through the early detection and treatment of localized disease. The large number of treatment options available for localized prostate cancer, including radical prostatectomy, radiotherapy (either external beam or interstitial), hormone therapy and watchful waiting, can be confusing for the patient. These treatments are associated with different adverse effects, further complicating the treatment decision. As there will inevitably be a trade-off between expected cure and acceptable adverse effects, it is important to discuss all options with the patient. The doctor and patient must together decide the appropriate treatment for him and his tumor.
authors.affiliation: Genito-Urinary Medical Oncology, University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-1595, USA. ndawson@umm.edu
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Dawson
authors.forename: R O
authors.initials: RO
authors.lastname: Fourcade
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Newling
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*