Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

According to American Cancer Society statistics, one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. If you have prostate cancer, you want the best chance for recovery. But at the same time, you’re very worried about possible serious side effects such as impotence and incontinence.

We have experts to guide your treatment

The experienced caregivers at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) will listen to your concerns, explain the pros and cons of all your treatment options and build you a custom treatment plan that draws on current scientific research and advanced therapies and tools. Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute is a member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance, which gives you access to groundbreaking, lifesaving cancer care and breakthrough clinical research right here in your community. 

Treatment options

Thanks to tremendous medical advances, you now have more options and a greater chance for a cure. At Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute and Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, our doctors are experienced at minimizing unwanted side effects.

We offer all forms of treatment:

• Surgery with advanced robotics
• Radiation therapy
• Targeted therapy
• Active surveillance
• Noninvasive treatment

The urologic surgeon, radiation oncologist and nurse navigator, who work together on a multidisciplinary consultation team, will explain what to expect when you receive care for prostate cancer that aligns with your specific treatment plan.