Hello, some patients can be treated with what’s referred to as a salvage prostatectomy after a local recurrence following definitive radiation therapy. According to NCI’s information on prostate cancer, only about 10% of patients will have local relapse only. In these patients, prolonged disease control is often possible with hormonal therapy. A patient’s doctor is in the best position to consider what initial treatment is most appropriate for a patient and further treatment if a recurrence occurs. Take care.
Can a prostectomy be done later, if needed, if additional tumor occur in other parts of the prostate?
Hello, some patients can be treated with what’s referred to as a salvage prostatectomy after a local recurrence following definitive radiation therapy. According to NCI’s information on prostate cancer, only about 10% of patients will have local relapse only. In these patients, prolonged disease control is often possible with hormonal therapy. A patient’s doctor is in the best position to consider what initial treatment is most appropriate for a patient and further treatment if a recurrence occurs. Take care.