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Prostate Cancer

At Ochsner LSU Health, we know that prostate cancer is a serious health issue for many men. The prostate plays a vital role in urination and reproduction, but it can also become a site for cancer development. Often symptomless until advanced stages, screenings utilizing PSA tests and physical exams can help to catch this disease early.

  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Infusion services
  • Radiation therapy
  • Genetic counseling and testing
  • Cancer nurse navigators
  • Next-day telehealth with a nurse practitioner
  • Access to clinical trials
  • Oncology social workers
  • Cancer support groups
  • Survivorship and resiliency resources

Diagnosis requires a biopsy, best guided by MRI-Ultrasound fusion technology, offered exclusively at Ochsner LSU Health in Northwest Louisiana. Treatment options include surgery to remove the prostate, radiation, or active surveillance for low-risk cases. Our specialists excel in minimally invasive robotic surgery, minimizing post-surgery complications while shortening hospital stays.

For advanced prostate cancer cases, there's hope with the advent of new treatments such as Provenge and other immunotherapy drugs. These treatments, along with chemical castration methods, are slowing disease progression and offering patients a better quality of life. Our Advanced Prostate Cancer Clinic provides monthly visits to monitor cancer progression, treatment effectiveness, and eligibility for new research programs.

Our commitment to cutting-edge research enables us to offer groundbreaking treatments, and we are one of the country's leading institutions in establishing advanced prostate cancer clinics. Our mission at Ochsner LSU Health remains clear; to offer the best care available for our prostate cancer patients.

  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Infusion services
  • Radiation therapy
  • Genetic counseling and testing
  • Cancer nurse navigators
  • Next-day telehealth with a nurse practitioner
  • Access to clinical trials
  • Oncology social workers
  • Cancer support groups
  • Survivorship and resiliency resources

Diagnosis requires a biopsy, best guided by MRI-Ultrasound fusion technology, offered exclusively at Ochsner LSU Health in Northwest Louisiana. Treatment options include surgery to remove the prostate, radiation, or active surveillance for low-risk cases. Our specialists excel in minimally invasive robotic surgery, minimizing post-surgery complications while shortening hospital stays.

For advanced prostate cancer cases, there's hope with the advent of new treatments such as Provenge and other immunotherapy drugs. These treatments, along with chemical castration methods, are slowing disease progression and offering patients a better quality of life. Our Advanced Prostate Cancer Clinic provides monthly visits to monitor cancer progression, treatment effectiveness, and eligibility for new research programs.

Our commitment to cutting-edge research enables us to offer groundbreaking treatments, and we are one of the country's leading institutions in establishing advanced prostate cancer clinics. Our mission at Ochsner LSU Health remains clear; to offer the best care available for our prostate cancer patients.

David Price, MD, MD

Urology
Ochsner LSU Health - Regional Urology

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