Clarke County · Prostate Cancer
Surgery or radiation for prostate cancer: how do I choose?
By Advanced Urology ·
The short answer
For many men with localized cancer, both offer similar cancer control.
The differences are in side effects and day-to-day life.
Surgery removes the prostate and gives full tissue results.
Leaking is more common early on.
Radiation avoids surgery.
It's given as a series of visits over one to several weeks, or as a seed implant, and can affect bowel and bladder.
Both can affect erections.
Age, health, cancer risk, and your priorities guide the decision.
Diagnosed with localized prostate cancer?
When to see us
Schedule a visit to compare the two options.
An Athens patient visit
Athens readers ready for an appointment head to Old Winder Highway in Braselton, where bloodwork and ultrasound sit down the hall; operating-room cases move to Crown Pointe Way.
Clarke County care for this
Clarke County men weighing prostate cancer treatment can expect our urologists to explain surgery and radiation side by side, including recovery and effects on urinary and sexual function.
Preparing from Athens
Athens patients should bring medicines, insurance information, an ID and any records from other clinics. Writing your goals for treatment down beforehand helps our urologists tailor the plan.
When Athens patients call
Phone (678) 344-8900 if you notice new symptoms, a treatment stops working or a result needs explaining. Our team is glad to book Athens patients.
More reading for Athens
More questions we hear
How do I book from Athens?
Call or book online and pick the Braselton clinic on Old Winder Highway.
Can an Athens woman discuss leaks after having babies?
Yes. Leakage after pregnancy and delivery is a frequent reason Clarke County women see our team, and options run from pelvic floor therapy to Bulkamid or a sling.
Athens men ask whether a weak stream needs a specialist. Does it?
If it bothers you, it is worth a check. Our Braselton team reviews the prostate and bladder, and procedures happen at our Lawrenceville surgery center.
Video explainers
- Watch: What is Elevated PSA and how Advanced treats it
- Watch: DocTalk: Primary Care Physician & Urologist Discuss Prostate Cancer
These open on Advanced Urology's YouTube channel.
Book a visit
Athens and Clarke County patients are always welcome with our Braselton team for this visit.
Request a visit at Advanced Urology for Clarke County to go over your options. (678) 344-8900 Book online