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PVCS was the first practice to be certified by QOPI in Arizona
At Palo Verde Cancer Specialists, we’re proud to help patients throughout the greater Phoenix area overcome cancer and achieve long-lasting, whole body health through high-quality cancer treatment services. Our treatment team of doctors, oncologists, and specialists works with patients on a one to one basis, designing highly personalized treatment plans that suit each patient’s unique lifestyle. Among the most common cancers we treat is prostate cancer, and while the vast majority of cases are one type of prostate cancer, it can develop in a variety of forms.
While there are a variety of prostate cancers that men can develop, the vast majority – upwards of 90% of all cases – fall into one type called acinar adenocarcinoma. This cancer begins in the gland cells of the prostate, and in most cases is grows slowly and rarely transfers to other areas of the body, although in some cases it can be aggressive and metastasize. In any case, acinar adenocarcinoma is usually manageable with treatment and has a very low mortality rate (99% within 5 years, 95% within 15 years).
Outside of acinar adenocarcinoma, there are a variety of less common forms of prostate cancer. Unfortunately, because they are so rare, less is known about these varieties and they have fewer cut-and-dry treatment options. Other forms of prostate cancer are as follows:
Like all cancers, prostate cancer is a progressive disease with several stages. These stages begin with the most mild forms of cancer and progress to the most serious. The stages are defined by what’s known as a “TMN methodology” – standing for tumor, node, and metastasis. In general, cancers are higher-stage and more serious when they have larger tumors, infect more lymph nodes, and metastasize to other parts of the body.
The prostate is millimeters away from vital structures in the body – so treating prostate cancer requires an experienced, expert team capable of executing precision treatments and procedures. At Palo Verde Cancer Specialists, that describes us perfectly. Every member of our expert team has years of experience treating cancers, and we work with our patients on an individualized level to customize their treatment plan to perfectly suit their unique situation. No matter what stage or type of cancer you’re up against, you can count on the team at Palo Verde Cancer Specialists to help you thrive – and it only takes one phone call to start reclaiming your life.
If you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with cancer, don’t wait – get the help you need today. Palo Verde Cancer Specialists is an experienced team of oncologists and cancer experts standing by to help you get the treatment you need and reclaim the life you deserve. If you have more questions about our office or are ready to take the fight against cancer back into your own hands, feel free to reach out to us at our contact page or schedule an appointment with us using our easy online form. We can’t wait to hear from you.