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Prostate Cancer Care

The final decision regarding the treatment and care plan is made in consultation with you. Prostate Cancer specialists work collaboratively to develop an individualized care plan for you and they are supported by oncology nurses and allied health professionals. If your surgery can be done laparoscopically, you will have less pain and get back to normal more quickly. You may also leave hospital sooner. ( http://muh.org.au/services-specialties/canc on urn under-program )

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Prostate Cancer Care

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  1. Welcome TO PROSTATE CANCER

  2. Prostate • The cancer has not spread beyond the prostate. • To treat your prostate cancer your specialist may suggest having surgery. This involves removing your prostate, called a radical prostatectomy. • At Macquarie University Hospital our internationally trained specialists do this by using the da Vinci Robot, this is called robotic radical prostatectomy. For more information so, visit our website.

  3. Prostate Cancer • To treat your prostate cancer your specialist may suggest having surgery.  • This involves removing your prostate, called a radical prostatectomy. • At our Hospital our internationally trained specialists do this by using the da Vinci Robot, this is called robotic radical prostatectomy. • In high risk cancers both surgery and radiotherapy may be used to eradicate cancer cells. For more information please contact us.

  4. Prostate Cancer Australia • Our Hospital installed the first prostate cancer in Australia. A fast, safe minimally invasive alternative to brain surgery, the prostate cancer is set to revolutionize the management of neurological treatment in this country. • Our multidisciplinary team of medical experts understand that a diagnosis of prostate cancer can cause significant anxiety for men and their families. • We are committed to providing the best available treatment and support to you and your family, and are proud to host one of only two Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse's in Sydney, one of only 26 in Australia, who will be available to care for you throughout your cancer experience.

  5. Prostate Cancer Treatment • Surgery is the main treatment for prostate cancer and today most colorectal cancer surgery is performed by laparoscopic (keyhole) techniques. In about 20 to 30 per cent of cases, traditional open surgery will be required. • Open surgery is required when the patient has had many previous operations or if the body habitus precludes laparoscopy. Sometimes if the tumor is very advanced, open surgery is necessary.

  6. Prostate Cancer Care • The final decision regarding the treatment and care plan is made in consultation with you. Prostate Cancer specialists work collaboratively to develop an individualized care plan for you and they are supported by oncology nurses and allied health professionals. • If your surgery can be done laparoscopically, you will have less pain and get back to normal more quickly. You may also leave hospital sooner.

  7. Prostate Cancer Resources • We provide you all best treatments of prostate cancer in our hospital. We have other prostate cancer resources in our hospitals. • Most extensive clinical evidence base with over 2,500 peer-reviewed publications including numerous papers describing the utility of the prostate cancer for multiple metastases. There are many reliable resources available by contacting.

  8. contact us:- www.muh.org.au

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