Prostate Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

22. What kinds of treatments for prostate cancer are being developed?

Through research, doctors are trying to find new, more effective ways to treat prostate cancer. Cryosurgery -- destroying cancer by freezing it -- is under study as an alternative to surgery and radiation therapy. To avoid damaging healthy tissue, the doctor places an instrument known as a cryoprobe in direct contact with the tumor to freeze it. (Answer continues on next page.)