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Prostate Cancer Treatment

There are several ways to treat prostate cancer. Radiation therapy, surgery or active surveillance are often viable treatment options. However, not everyone diagnosed with prostate cancer needs to start treatments immediately after receiving a diagnosis. When the time is right for treatment, it's important to review your options with a prostate cancer specialist.

Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

Available Radiation Therapy Treatments in Clearwater

Radiation therapy is used to treat almost every type of cancer and even several non-cancerous conditions. Treatment can be delivered

As the sole form of therapy for cancer
Before surgery to reduce the size of a tumor
After surgery as an effective way to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence
To treat cancer that has spread to other areas of the body.
To ease symptoms caused by advanced cancer

Several different radiation therapy technologies are available. The one that’s best for you is selected based on the type of cancer, its location, the stage, and your overall health.

Our radiation oncologist works closely with Clearwater area urologists, medical oncologists, surgeons, and other providers to develop a radiation therapy treatment plan that coordinates with surgery and other treatments that may be needed.

Our Treatment Technologies

How We Plan and Administer Radiation Therapy

During your consultation, our radiation oncologist will complete a virtual simulation using specialized software to guide the development of a personalized treatment plan.

3D Imaging

The treatment planning process includes taking 3-D images of the area where the tumor is located so that the treatment can be focused on that exact area of the body.

Body Positioning

Based on the images, we will determine the correct body position for the most effective treatment. We help you get into the position before each treatment session.

Reference Marking

We may place reference marks on or near the targeted tissue. This ensures the radiation is focused on the right area of the body during every session.

West Florida Radiation is Affiliated With The US Oncology Network

Our practice is part of The US Oncology Network (The Network), a community of more than 1,400 independent physicians dedicated to delivering value-based, integrated care to patients — close to home. Through The Network, these independent doctors come together to form a community of shared expertise and resources dedicated to advancing local cancer care and to delivering better patient outcomes.

State-of-the-Art Radiation Therapy for Cancer Treatment