
Prostate
cancer is the most common cancer in men and the second commonest
cause of male cancer death. More recently with the widespread
use of PSA testing, patients are diagnosed at an earlier and
more curable stage and the focus of treatment has shifted
from not only optimising the chance of cure but also of avoiding
unpleasant side associated both with surgery and radiation.
We are
the only truly multi-disciplinary centre in New South Wales
offering patients a comprehensive assessment with the full
range of treatment options available including, nerve
sparing & nerve grafting techniques, brachytherapy, High
Intensity Focused Ultraound (HIFU) and cryotherapy.
Our aim is to provide individualised care tailored to the
patient’s needs, preferences and the nature of the cancer.
Our teams of surgeons and radiation thereapists all have international
training and expertise in all approaches to the treatment
of prostate cancer.
Many
studies have shown that the optimal outcome is achieved in
experienced units and we are pleased to be able to offer treatments
at several centres of excellence including North Sydney, St
George, Miranda, Menai and Illawarra area where our experienced
teams will achieve the best possible outcomes.
We believe
our approach gives patients an unbiased and realistic assessment
of their situation and advice is both comprehensive and individualised
to the specific needs of the patient and his family.
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