Prostate Cancer: Early Detection Matters
Prostate cancer remains one of the leading health concerns for men. Regular screenings—such as the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and digital rectal exam (DRE)—are key to saving lives.
Why Screen?
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Early Detection Saves Lives: Prostate cancer is far more treatable when found early, often before symptoms appear.
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Lower Mortality: Screenings help catch silent progression, significantly reducing the risk of death.
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Personalized Care: Detecting cancer early allows for tailored treatments, from active monitoring to surgery or radiation, often with fewer side effects.
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Knowledge is Power: Men can better understand their risks based on age, family history, and race, leading to smarter health decisions.
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Broader Health Benefits: Screenings often spark important discussions about overall health, uncovering issues like heart disease or diabetes.
Bottom Line:
Regular prostate cancer screenings remain one of the most effective ways for men to protect their health, extend survival, and maintain quality of life.
Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer
For men diagnosed with prostate cancer, the side effects of conventional radiation treatment can have important quality of life implications—especially relating to urinary, gastrointestinal, and erectile function—as the organs controlling these functions also receive a lot of unnecessary radiation. Alternatively, proton therapy delivers considerably less radiation to healthy organs and tissues resulting in less frequent and/or less severe side effects, and often no side effects at all. The New York Proton Center specializes in treating adult and pediatric cancers with proton radiation therapy. Learn more at nyproton.com.
