Prostate Cancer Treatment

Why early detection changes prostate cancer surgery options Many men still believe that prostate cancer surgery means losing control of their body or their quality of life. According to urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD, that belief is outdated, especially when cancer is caught early. In this excerpt, Dr. Pavlinec explains, from his clinical perspective, why timing matters. When prostate cancer is detected at an earlier stage, and surgery is chosen or becomes necessary rather than active surveilla