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Learning About Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer in men in the United States, with approximately one in every six being diagnosed during his lifetime. The good news is that when detected early, survival rates are close to 100 percent.
At Peter B. Doherty Urologic Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and the Urologic Cancer Program at Overlook Medical Center, we not only provide the highest quality care, but also guide and support you throughout your treatment.
Prostate Cancer Treatments
Our experienced, multidisciplinary team of board-certified physicians, nurses and other health care professionals is dedicated to providing prostate cancer patients with the most advanced treatment, including:
- Adaptive therapy (RealART Real-Time Treatment Planning)
- Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
- Image guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
- High dose rate therapy (HDR) brachytherapy
- Nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy
- da Vinci Surgical System robotic prostatectomy
- CyberKnife radiosurgery
- Hormonal therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Observation and monitoring
- Clinical trials
Prostate Navigate Program
Overlook Medical is the only hospital in the region to offer the Prostate Navigate Program – a unique, patient-centered service that allows you to consult with multiple doctors simultaneously to determine the treatment option that’s right for you. As an added benefit, a nurse navigator will provide emotional support and guidance. Learn more >
Resource Navigators
Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown and Overlook medical centers also has resource navigators, available to all cancer patients, who provide information on community resources and programs that can help them throughout their treatment process.
- Free and personalized
- Learn about cancer-related programs, screenings and support groups
- Choose topics: Cancer or Breast Cancer
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Hear From a Patient
Listen to how NASA engineer Jeffrey Hamilton received CyberKnife® radiosurgery to treat his prostate cancer at Overlook Medical Center.
