Lawrenceville & Braselton · Prostate Cancer
Surgery or radiation for prostate cancer: how do I choose?
By Advanced Urology ·
What's the short answer?
For many men with localized cancer, both offer similar cancer control.
The differences are in side effects and day-to-day life.
Surgery removes the prostate and gives full tissue results.
Leaking is more common early on.
Radiation avoids surgery.
It's given as a series of visits over one to several weeks, or as a seed implant, and can affect bowel and bladder.
Both can affect erections.
Age, health, cancer risk, and your priorities guide the decision.
Diagnosed with localized prostate cancer?
When should you see a urologist about this?
Schedule a visit to compare the two options.
What does an Athens patient visit look like?
Athens readers ready for an appointment head to Old Winder Highway in Braselton, where bloodwork and ultrasound sit down the hall; operating-room cases move to Crown Pointe Way.
How is this handled for Clarke County patients?
Clarke County men weighing prostate cancer treatment can expect our urologists to explain surgery and radiation side by side, including recovery and effects on urinary and sexual function.
How do you prepare when coming from Athens?
Athens patients should bring medicines, insurance information, an ID and any records from other clinics. Writing your goals for treatment down beforehand helps our urologists tailor the plan.
When should Athens patients call?
Phone (678) 344-8900 if you notice new symptoms, a treatment stops working or a result needs explaining. Our team is glad to book Athens patients.
What else can Athens readers read?
What else do patients ask?
How do I book from Athens?
Call or book online and pick the Braselton clinic on Old Winder Highway.
Can an Athens woman discuss leaks after having babies?
Yes. Leakage after pregnancy and delivery is a frequent reason Clarke County women see our team, and options run from pelvic floor therapy to Bulkamid or a sling.
Athens men ask whether a weak stream needs a specialist. Does it?
If it bothers you, it is worth a check. Our Braselton team reviews the prostate and bladder, and procedures happen at our Lawrenceville surgery center.
Which videos can help?
Watch on YouTube: What is Elevated PSA and how Advanced treats itWhat the video covers: A look at what an elevated PSA means and how our practice approaches it.
- Watch: What is Elevated PSA and how Advanced treats it
- Watch: DocTalk: Primary Care Physician & Urologist Discuss Prostate Cancer
These open on Advanced Urology's YouTube channel.
How do I book a visit?
Athens and Clarke County patients are always welcome with our Braselton team for this visit.
Request a visit at Advanced Urology for Clarke County to go over your options. (678) 344-8900 Book online