Private prostate cancer treatment at GenesisCare

There are a number of different treatments used for the management of prostate cancer, and, depending on the circumstances, if one treatment isn't suitable for you or you find it's not working well, there may be other options to consider.

Prostate cancer treatments include surgery, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, Theranostics or a combination of these. Your consultant will discuss and agree the best treatment plan for you based on your diagnosis and needs to ensure you achieve the best possible outcome.

Radiotherapy (radiation therapy) uses targeted, high-energy radiation beams to destroy cancer cells. It is often a preferred treatment option for early-stage prostate cancer (which has not yet spread) because it’s less invasive than surgery.

We’re the leading private provider of prostate cancer radiotherapy in the UK. Our latest-generation radiotherapy machines are designed to deliver highly targeted treatment to maximise effectiveness and minimise side effects, such as impotence and incontinence. The accuracy of these technologies, together with the expertise of our teams, means that we can often complete a course of radiotherapy in a shorter amount of time – sometimes in just one week.

Prostate radiotherapy side effects can vary from person to person. Learn more about managing side effects of radiotherapy. Some of the most common side effects of radiotherapy for prostate cancer include:

1. Tiredness (fatigue)
2. Loss of pubic hair
3. Difficulty passing urine
4. Diarrhoea
5. Erectile dysfunction

If your consultant recommends prostate cancer surgery, for example, a radical prostatectomy to remove your prostate gland, we can conveniently arrange this at one of our partner hospitals. You’ll be able to continue your other treatments and care at GenesisCare.

Hormone therapy (also called androgen deprivation therapy) blocks or lowers the amount of testosterone in your body that prostate cancer needs to grow. Hormone therapy is often used with other treatments like radiotherapy to help make them more effective.

If your consultant decides hormone therapy is the best treatment for you, you can have it either as tablets, injections, implants or by removing your testicles. Your consultant will work with you to develop a personalised care plan based on your specific diagnosis and personal choice.

Throughout your treatment, you’ll be supported by a healthcare team of highly trained nurses and oncology pharmacists who are experts in this treatment. You'll have regular follow-ups, including PSA tests, to check how your treatment is working and manage any side effects.

Hormone therapy often stops working after months or even years. If or when this happens, there are different treatment options available, depending on your previous treatments, symptoms, specific diagnosis and personal preferences. Your doctor might recommend a different type of hormone therapy or a different treatment such as chemotherapy, Radium-223 or ¹⁷⁷Lutetium PSMA therapy, or even new treatments available through clinical trials.

Chemotherapy is a type of anti-cancer drug treatment used to kill cancer cells and slow cancer spread. Chemotherapy for prostate cancer is used when the cancer has spread to other parts of your body outside the prostate (called metastases).

We offer access to the latest chemotherapy treatments with specialist cancer nurses, on-site chemotherapy suites and a 24/7 on-call service. Most common side effects caused by chemotherapy are temporary, but you might be affected by them after your treatment ends. We’ll work closely with you to limit the impact of them as much as possible.

If prostate cancer has spread to other parts of the body, it’s called advanced prostate cancer or metastatic prostate cancer. There are various treatment options for advanced prostate cancer. The best treatment for advanced prostate cancer depends on your specific situation, including your general health, diagnosis, and previous treatments.

Each year, hundreds of men choose private prostate cancer treatment at GenesisCare for:

1. The latest techniques and treatments, as well as integrative cancer care to support you physically and emotionally through your treatment
2. Fast and easy access to tests, scans and treatments with no delay and at times convenient to you
3. Leading consultants supported by a team of health professionals specialising in cancer care including surgeons, radiologists, radiographers, clinical nurse specialists and wellbeing therapists

It was brilliant! Right from the receptionist, everyone was smiling, happy faces. It’s a really good place to be ill in!

Ian, patient with prostate cancer