Lawrenceville & Braselton · Prostate Cancer
What is salvage or adjuvant radiation?
By Advanced Urology ·
What's the short answer?
Both happen after prostate surgery.
Adjuvant radiation is given soon after surgery for high-risk features.
Salvage radiation is given later, if PSA starts rising.
Today, many men are closely watched and treated with salvage radiation if needed.
Is your PSA rising after surgery?
When should you see a urologist about this?
Schedule a visit soon.
What happens at a Buford-area appointment?
Buford and Sugar Hill patients can choose Braselton on Old Winder Highway or Crown Pointe Way in Lawrenceville. Each visit starts with your questions, followed by an exam and any testing that helps explain what is going on.
How are Buford patients cared for?
For Buford men and women with a cancer question, our urologists review imaging and pathology, may add PSMA PET/CT for prostate cancer staging, and explain surveillance, surgery, radiation and medicines so you can choose with confidence.
What should Buford patients bring?
Buford readers heading in for this should pack an ID, insurance card and list of medicines, plus any scan discs or lab printouts. A few notes on timing and severity of symptoms make the conversation faster.
When is it time to give us a call?
Call (678) 344-8900 if anything about this topic changes for you, such as new pain, a different color in your urine or a result you would like explained. Buford callers can name Braselton or Lawrenceville and we will hold a spot there.
Which videos can help?
What else do patients ask?
Which office should Buford patients choose?
Many pick Braselton for location; others choose Crown Pointe Way in Lawrenceville, where procedures are done. Both see Buford patients.
Can I discuss ED and low testosterone in one visit?
Yes. Mention both when booking, and our urologists can check testosterone during the same evaluation.
How should I prepare for a PSA conversation?
Bring dates and numbers of earlier PSA tests if you have them, plus family history. The trend tells our urologists more than one value.
Which other questions come up?
Watch on YouTube: #020 - Decoding PSMA PET / CT for Prostate CancerWhat the video covers: An episode of our podcast explaining the PSMA PET/CT scan, an imaging test used to look for prostate cancer in the body.
- Watch: #020 - Decoding PSMA PET / CT for Prostate Cancer
- Watch: What is Elevated PSA and how Advanced treats it
These open on Advanced Urology's YouTube channel.
How do I book a visit?
For Buford families, our urologists offer this visit in both Braselton and Lawrenceville.
Request a visit at Advanced Urology near Buford to go over your options. (678) 344-8900 Book online