Many treatments have irreversible consequences, so the goal is to do it right the first time. It is well known that long-term survival is improved by receiving optimal treatment up front. The first treatment is your best opportunity to eradicate cancer...

The post-treatment surveillance policy for men who have undergone an attempt at curative surgery or radiation is to check PSA quarterly for the first two years, biannually for the next three, and annually thereafter. For radiation patients, a yearly digital rectal examination is also recommended. After treatment …