A first-line treatment for prostate cancer

A recent study has shown that “male lumpectomy”, a medical procedure used to treat prostate cancer, is as effective as surgery. And because of its minimally invasive nature, this is recommended as a first line treatment before any major surgery should be done.

Here’s an excerpt from the original news report:

The so-called “male lumpectomy” — a minimally invasive interventional radiology treatment for prostate cancer — is as effective as surgery in destroying diseased tumors and can be considered a first-line treatment for patients of all risk levels and particularly those who have failed radiation, according to studies released at the Society of Interventional Radiology’s 34th Annual Scientific Meeting.

The study is a positive development for the many who suffer from the disease, as they have an alternative treatment to turn to besides major surgery.