2015 Prostate Cancer Guidelines

 

 

 

 

 

 

Updated and newly redesigned resources for patients with prostate cancer.

This National Comprehensive Cancer Network patient resource is based on the 20th annual edition NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for prostate cancer. This patient resource includes important changes in the workup and treatment of prostate cancer. The guide provides basic prostate cancer information.  Cancer staging, tests and a treatment guide are also included.   NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Prostate Cancer.  Be sure to also take a look at look at the NCCN Quick Guide for Prostate Cancer, this resource summarizes all the key points of the Prostate Cancer Guidelines.

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 220,800 new cases in 2015 and 27,540 deaths from the disease. The world-wide medical community continues to work towards decreasing those numbers. New tests and treatments are now available or are being tested. Dayton Physicians Network offers prostate cancer clinical trials and cutting edge technology to as part of that effort.

We know that you want to receive the best possible treatment,compassionate care and to have it all available at convenient locations near where you live and work.  We’re here for you with a comprehensive prostate cancer program to meet those needs.  We’re in the fight with you and the future is bright for this complicated disease.

Dayton Physicians Network encourages all cancer patients to get the facts about their disease. NCCN is one of many reliable resources with information about prostate and all other types of cancer.

Please contact me if you have any questions about prostate cancer, rsupinger@daytonphysicians.com or call 937.771.2326

 

 

At Dayton Physicians, we’re here for you.