PROSTATE CANCER
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PROSTATE CANCER – KNOW YOUR OPTIONS
Prostate Cancer is the third most common male cancer in Singapore.
Men with Prostate Cancer that has not spread have a choice of treatments with comparable cure rates.
ROBOTIC
PROSTATECTOMY
BRACHYTHERAPY
INTENSITY MODULATED
RADIOTHERAPY
STEREOTACTIC RADIOSURGERY
Treatment Selection
The conduct, side effect and risk profile of each of the treatments is different.
The consideration for treatment selection should be based on:
- Disease Characteristics
- Patient Characteristics
- Patient’s preference e.g. invasiveness of treatment
For example, a patient who has an early cancer and wants an outpatient, non-invasive (no cutting, or insertion of needles) but convenient treatment (5 half hourly sessions in under 2 weeks) can opt for Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) to the prostate.
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For cancers that have spread beyond the prostate area e.g. to the bones (Stage IV), besides chemotherapy, the armament of effective treatments have increased recently.
ORAL HORMONE THERAPY
ALPHA RADIUM
TARGETED EXTERNAL BEAM
RADIOTHERAPY
TARGETED RADIONUCLIDE THERAPY
These treatments are generally well tolerated by most patients.
The Role of the Oncologist
An oncologist is a cancer doctor who can give an overall assessment, deliver treatment for and coordinate care of a particular cancer. He/she may be trained in treating cancer with drugs, radiation therapy or both.
Further, it is ideal to be seen early by an oncologist who is a subspecialist e.g. further specialised in treating prostate cancer. That way, a holistic, comprehensive and individualised plan can be formulated.
AARO doctors are clinical oncologists who have received training in both drug and radiation treatment for cancer. The group offers subspecialty expertise and a balanced, evidence-based treatment philosophy.
No matter which stage the patient is at his prostate cancer journey – right after diagnosis, seeking 2nd opinion or viable treatment alternatives – we are able to advise and provide suitable treatment.
Our Prostate Oncologists
Dr Daniel Tan Yat Harn
Medical Director & Consultant Radiation Oncologist
Dr Jonathan Teh Yi Hui
Consultant Radiation Oncologist
Our Clinics
Concord International Hospital
19 Adam Road
Radiation Therapy Center
B1 Singapore 289891
Concord International Hospital
19 Adam Road
Radiation Therapy Center
B1 Singapore 289891
Farrer Park Hospital
1 Farrer Park Station Road
#13-08
Farrer Park Specialist Centre
Singapore 217562
Gleneagles Hospital
6A Napier Road
#02-37
Annexe block
Singapore 258500
Mount Alvernia Hospital
820 Thomson Road
#08-53
Mount Alvernia Medical Centre
Block D
Singapore 574623
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
38 Irrawaddy Road
#06-33
Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre
Singapore 329563
Asian American
Radiation & Oncology
(65) 6476-3088
enquiry@aaro.sg
www.aamg.co/aaro
(65) 8101-3838