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Advanced Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

Cryosurgery

Cryosurgery freezes the prostate gland with helium and argon. It is often used when people are under anesthesia in the operating room. This is not a common treatment option, compared to other methods. Doctors only suggest it tumors stay inside the gland and present only in a single location. When radiation therapy fails, it can also be a possible alternative. The main advantages can be a shorter stay in the hospital and quicker recovery. However, there might be a risk of erectile dysfunction. [7]