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Eligard (leuprolide acetate for injectable suspension)

Treating Prostate Cancer

Surgery (Prostatectomy)

  • Usually recommended for early-stage prostate cancer that has not spread to other tissues or organs.
  • May be recommended for prostate cancer patients who are in good health and younger than age 70.
  • Goal is to remove all of the prostate and surrounding tissues (a procedure called radical prostatectomy).
  • Side effects may be temporary or permanent, depending upon the patient, and may not occur in all patients.

Potential Side Effects of Surgery for Prostate Cancer

  • Loss of urinary control, called incontinence.
  • Loss of the ability to achieve or maintain an erection.
  • Infertility, the inability to produce viable sperm.
  • Loss of libido or sex drive
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
  • What are the treatment choices for my stage of prostate cancer?
  • What are the expected benefits of each therapy?
  • What are the risks and side effects of each therapy?
  • How will I know if my prostate cancer treatment is working?
  • What are my other choices?
  • How can side effects be managed?
  • Are there new prostate cancer treatments under study?
  • Would a clinical trial be appropriate for me?
  • How is prostate cancer treatment likely to affect my sex life?
  • Am I likely to have urinary problems?
  • Am I likely to have bowel problems?
  • Will I need to change my normal activities? If so, for how long?
  • What if the prostate cancer comes back after my initial treatment?
  • Where can I find more information on prostate cancer?
  • How will my future look after treatment?
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