Overview
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide. Early-stage disease is often curable with surgery or radiation; advanced disease responds well to hormone therapy and modern anti-androgens.
Dr. Ravi Jaiswal manages the medical treatment — from androgen deprivation therapy to abiraterone, enzalutamide, docetaxel and PSMA-targeted therapies.
Symptoms to watch for
- Difficulty starting or stopping urination
- Weak or interrupted urinary stream
- Frequent urination, especially at night
- Blood in urine or semen
- Bone pain in advanced disease
How we treat it
- Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT)
- Novel anti-androgens (abiraterone, enzalutamide, apalutamide)
- Docetaxel and cabazitaxel chemotherapy
- PSMA-targeted radioligand therapy referral
- Bone-modifying agents for skeletal metastases
Frequently asked questions
Is a PSA test enough for screening?+
PSA is useful but not perfect. We recommend discussing screening with your doctor from age 50 (or 45 with family history).
Does hormone therapy work forever?+
Most patients respond for 2–4 years before the cancer becomes castration-resistant. At that point we switch to next-generation therapies.
This page is for information only and does not replace a medical consultation. Please speak to a qualified doctor for advice specific to your condition.