Diagnosis and treatment
Our cancer centre is the first in Toronto to provide a rapid process biopsy clinic. If you and our team of experts believe that you will need a prostate biopsy, our centre will be able to provide results of the biopsy within 72 hours of your biopsy, and be seen by our team of specialists in our multi-disciplinary clinic.
Treatment options
Radical prostatectomy
Surgery is an excellent method for treating prostate cancer.
Radical radiotherapy (overview)
Radiation is an excellent method for treating prostate cancer.
This radiotherapy approach involves the placement of radioactive seeds into the prostate. We offer low-dose rate, and high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy.
HDR brachytherapy with, or without external beam radiotherapy is an option for patients with low-and intermediate risk prostate cancer.
Active surveillance
Active surveillance — undergoing no treatment until it is necessary — may be an option for you. Learn more about active surveillance
» Prostate cancer that has spread (metastasized)
Hormone therapy
Hormone treatment is a highly effective method for patients with prostate cancer that has metastasized.
» Prostate cancer that has developed resistance to hormone therapy
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy or other options for patients with hormone refractory prostate cancer may be a good option.
Rapid response palliative radiotherapy clinic
For patients who find themselves near the end-stages of prostate cancer, many may be experiencing pain and other health problems related to the progression of cancer.
