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- In these cases as always, lymph nodes are first sampled to be certain they have no cancer. If nodes are positive,
- the prostatectomy is not done. Interstitial implants using radioactive palladium have also been used.
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- • Treatment for Palliation Radiation therapy to the prostate can reduce the size of the tumor , but long-term
- effects in prolonging life are not well documented. This therapy can reduce obstructions and make urination
- easier.
- A transurethral prostatectomy (TURP) will also help urination and is less burdensome than radiation
- therapy. If cancer has spread to the urinary control zone, the urethral sphincter , incontinence is more likely
- after radiation therapy has been given.
- Hormonal therapy is the mainstay of palliative therapy for prostate cancer.
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- Five-Year Survival 50 to 55 percent for C-1, 40 to 45 percent for C-2
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- Investigational Same as Stage A-2.
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