The Best Prostate Cancer Treatment Centers

Prostate disease is very common, especially in older men. According to the National Cancer Institute, more than half of the men in the United States between 60 and 70 years old have symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. In addition, as many as 90 percent of those between 70 and 90 years old experience symptoms. There are several treatment centers that specialize in prostate cancer.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America

• The specialists at Cancer Treatment Centers of America use a combination of traditional and new therapies, including High Dose Rate (HDR) brachytherapy, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Fractionated Dose Chemotherapy. There are several Cancer Treatment Centers of America, including the CTCA at Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion, Illinois, CTCA at Southwestern Regional Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, CTCA at Eastern Regional Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, CTCA at Western Regional Medical Center in Goodyear, Arizona and CTCA at Seattle Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center in Renton, Washington. Call to make an appointment 24 hours a day at [phone].

Mayo Clinic

• The Mayo Clinic helps several thousand men with prostate cancer every year--more than any other medical center. The specialists include teams of oncologists and urologists who work together with each patient to figure out the best treatment for his needs. The Mayo Clinic also offers external beam radiation therapy, radioactive seed implants, brachytherapy, cryotherapy, hormone therapy and expectant management. There are Mayo Clinics located in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. For appointments, call the central appointment office at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

• Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center has an experienced team of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who focus on treating prostate cancer. The center develops individualized treatment plans for each patient based on his disease and progression. Treatment ranges from watchful waiting to surgery and everything in between. The team explains everything to the patient, such as the type of tumor, potential side effects and complications. In addition, patients have access to new therapies through their clinical trials. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is located in New York City. There is a referral staff who will match patients with the best doctor for their specific condition. Call the referral service at [phone] from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.