Prostate Cancer & Men’s Cancers
Prostate Cancer & Men’s Cancers
Most people may not realize that prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute in West Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California is at the forefront of prostate cancer care, offering leading-edge therapies for prostate cancer and conducting clinical trials to find even more answers. Our men’s cancer experts are recognized international leaders in the field and collaborate with the best to offer men with cancer the most advanced therapies available. Learn more about our prostate cancer clinical trials.
State-of-the-art Therapy: New Treatments, New Hope
The outlook for men with metastatic prostate cancer has mostly been bleak and desolate. Previously, therapy relied soley on an armamentarium of complete hormonal ablation followed by a sole chemotherapeutic option. After these options were exhausted patients were left with therapies yet to have proven survival benefit. Over the last year, the status of systemic therapy for metastatic prostate cancer has experienced a welcome boost in significant discoveries.
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Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a common type of cancer in men. The prostate is a golf ball size gland found only in men. It is located underneath the bladder and in front of the rectum. In most cases, prostate cancer occurs when the cells in the prostate gland grow abnormally or out of control. The exact cause of prostate cancer is unknown.
Prostate cancer is typically a slow growing cancer. Screening tests can identify most prostate cancers before symptoms develop. Many forms of prostate cancer can be treated if detected early. Survival rates for men treated for prostate cancer are very good. Learn more about prostate cancer.
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Bladder Cancer
The exact cause of bladder cancer is unknown; however cigarette smoking and exposure to certain industrial chemicals appear to be risk factors. The most common symptoms of bladder cancer are blood in the urine and changes in urinary habits. Some forms of bladder cancer are curable if detected and treated very early. Follow up care is important for bladder cancer because it has a high risk of returning following treatment. Most bladder cancers that return respond well to treatment.
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Testicular Cancer
The testicles produce sperm and male sex hormones. The testes are located in the scrotum behind the penis. Testicular cancer is rare. Testicular cancer occurs most frequently in men between the ages of 15 and 34. Testicular cancer is typically highly treatable, even if it has spread.
Call (310) 582-7900 or use our secure online appointment request form to schedule an appointment at The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute Prostate and Men's Cancer Center in West Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California.
