Prostate Cancer
Sutter Cancer Centers

With the exception of skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in American men. In 2005, more than 230,000 men will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis, with the vast majority expected to be treated and cured. Treatment success is largely due to increasing awareness and excellent screening methods that detect prostate cancer at its earlier and most curable stages.

Sutter's network of primary and specialty care physicians provides the full range of screening tests. When prostate cancer is suspected or confirmed, Sutter Cancer Centers offer extensive diagnosis and advanced treatment options. Our cancer centers also offer Consultative Tumor Conferences made up of doctors representing multiple specialties who combine their expertise to create a personalized treatment plan for each patient.

Prostate Cancer Treatments Available

• Open prostatectomy 
• Laparoscopic prostatectomy
• da Vinci Robotic Prostatectomy
• Prostate Seed Therapy
• PROVENGE® Immunotherapy
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation
• Clinical trials

Cancer Support

Beyond medical care, Sutter Cancer Centers also support each patient with an array of services, classes and support groups designed to help patients and families deal with the emotional stress of cancer. Learn more about support for cancer patients.

For more information, see the prostate cancer topics in our Health Information section. Additional information is also available from the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society.

Our Prostate Cancer Specialists

Throughout the Greater Sacramento Region our urologists, medical oncologists,  and radiation oncologists work together to provide men with comprehensive screening and treatment options.