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Prostate cancer is common in men older than 65. It usually grows slowly and can take years to grow large enough to cause any problems. As with other cancers, treatment for prostate cancer works best when the cancer is found early.
You and your doctor may decide to treat your cancer. Or if you have cancer that is low-risk and hasn't spread (early stage), you may be able to wait and watch with active surveillance to see what happens. During active surveillance, you’ll have regular checkups with your doctor to see if your cancer has changed.
The urologist at St. Luke’s can help diagnose your prostate cancer and develop a treatment plan that works for you. Prostate cancer treatment options include radiation, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy, as well as robotic and open prostatectomy.
Learn more at full Prostate Cancer Health Topic page
Highlights & Resources
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Article
The Patient Journey - St. Luke's Cancer Institute
As a cancer patient, it’s important to understand what to expect from your journey, and from the people who will be by your side every step of the way.Read More -
Blog Post
Pathways for Cancer Patients Ease Minds and Fears When it Comes to Urologic Treatments
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Blog Post
It's Time to Speak Up About Prostate Health
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Specialties
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General Urology
Care for problems such as kidney stones, urinary incontinence, prostate cancer, enlarged prostate, and erectile dysfunction.
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Urologic Oncology
Advanced treatment of cancers affecting the urinary tract, bladder, kidneys, and male reproductive organs.
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Facilities & Locations
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In All Locations
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St. Luke's Cancer Institute - Urologic Oncology
100 E. Idaho St.Boise, ID 83712(208) 381-2733 -
St. Luke's Clinic - Urology: Boise
510 N. 2nd St.Suite 103Boise, ID 83702(208) 381-4700 -
St. Luke's Clinic - Urology: Caldwell
1906 Fairview Ave.Suite 350Caldwell, ID 83605(208) 454-9181 -
St. Luke's Clinic - Urology: Eagle
3101 E. State St.Suite 2107Eagle, ID 83616(208) 706-5800 -
St. Luke's Clinic - Urology: Meridian
520 S. Eagle Rd.Suite 3112Meridian, ID 83642(208) 706-5800 -
St. Luke's Clinic - Urology: Twin Falls
775 Pole Line Rd. W.Suite 301Twin Falls, ID 83301(208) 814-8700 -
St. Luke's Multispecialty Clinic: Fruitland
1210 NW 16th St.Fruitland, ID 83619(208) 452-8700 -
St. Luke's Multispecialty Clinic: Ketchum
100 Hospital DriveSuite 107Ketchum, ID 83340(208) 727-8888
Procedures & Treatments
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Medications administered orally or intravenously to treat cancer.
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