Unfortunately this surgery is a major procedure and carries with it surgical risks. These include excessive bleeding, urinary incontinence, impotence, and more. Usually these complications do not occur. A relatively young, otherwise healthy man is the ideal candidate for a radical prostatectomy. Because the prostate gland normally enlarges from testosterone and other male hormones, so does prostate cancer.
Hormonal therapy can include removal of the testes or drug therapy.
Usually, hormonal therapy is reserved for men with Stage D disease or men who have recurrent disease after radiation therapy or surgery. Most Urologists are familiar with some patients who have survived many years after beginning hormonal therapy for Stage D disease. The information in this brochure just touches the surface of introducing prostate cancer. With proper management, prostate cancer can often be cured or survival increased. The information provided in this section should in no way serve as medical advice.