Compass Oncology Prostate Cancer Specialists
A Team Approach To Prostate Cancer Treatment
If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, there are many decisions to make, including which types of treatment are right for you and when to begin. Since prostate cancer is often slow-growing, most men have time to consider their options for treatment and the pros and cons of those treatments. It also gives time to schedule a second opinion appointment after receiving the first recommended treatment plan.
Compass Oncology has a team of prostate cancer specialists ready to support you. With a multidisciplinary approach, we coordinate expert and compassionate care for patients in the Portland and Vancouver metro area.
Is a Second Opinion on Prostate Cancer Treatment Needed?
More than likely, you received your prostate cancer diagnosis from a urologist. It is common for most urologists to treat prostate cancer using surgery. However, that can come with some unwanted side effects that are not reversible. It may be a good idea to talk to a prostate cancer specialist about the advanced methods of treatment available through a cancer center.
Should I Consult an Oncologist Before or After Prostate Cancer Surgery?
Men with prostate cancer may find it helpful to meet with an oncologist before receiving any treatment, including prostate cancer surgery. In many cases, men can avoid or delay prostate removal surgery.
If you've had prostate removal surgery, or if surgery is a part of your treatment, other cancer treatments may be used to keep prostate cancer from returning. Consulting with an oncologist specializing in prostate cancer can help you understand what to expect regarding your treatment plan, side effects, and overall care.
Choosing a Prostate Cancer Treatment Plan
After a prostate biopsy confirms that cancer is present, there may need to be additional testing to help the oncologist determine the prostate cancer stage.
Treatment recommendations are based on several factors, including staging information, the grade of the tumor (determined from the Gleason score), the patient’s age, and whether you're healthy enough to go through the treatments.
Your prostate cancer specialist can describe your treatment choices and what to expect from each. They will develop a treatment plan with the correct timing for each treatment to meet your medical and personal needs.
Common prostate cancer treatments include:
- Active surveillance, also known as watchful waiting, for men with slow-growing, early-stage prostate cancer
- Radiation therapy, which can include external beam and/or brachytherapy
- Hormone therapy to slow the growth of the prostate cancer cells
- Surgery to remove the prostate
- Chemotherapy, mainly used for advanced stages of prostate cancer
- Targeted therapy, if biomarker testing determines this type of drug will be effective
What to Expect from Your Prostate Cancer Team at Compass Oncology
The comprehensive approach offered by our prostate cancer team combines the most advanced prostate cancer treatments with education, support services, and complementary therapies. Here are some of the benefits patients experience when receiving prostate cancer care at Compass Oncology.
Personalized cancer care.
In-depth review of your case by our team.
With a multidisciplinary approach, your prostate cancer care team includes medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, cancer surgeons, and other specialists who will assist in treating the side effects of prostate cancer or treatments.
A supportive care team.
Aside from your oncologists, your care team includes social workers, dietitians, palliative care experts, survivorship counselors, and patient benefits representatives.
Timely appointments.
Clinical trials for prostate cancer.
Compass Oncology is committed to providing patients with personalized treatment options through prostate cancer clinical trials. This allows our patients access to the latest technologies and the newest prostate cancer treatments.
To schedule an appointment at a Compass Oncology cancer center, click below to find a location near you.
Compass Oncology Prostate Cancer Doctors
The care team at Compass Oncology are experts and trusted leaders in prostate cancer. Our support teams and medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgical oncologists collaborate to provide a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care in the Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, areas.
Medical Oncologists Specializing in Prostate Cancer in Portland - Vancouver
Compass Oncology medical oncologists recommend and manage cancer treatment plans, evaluate progress, and collaborate with the rest of the team to determine the best course of treatment for each patient’s prostate cancer. They consider patient preferences and offer medical guidance to help them make decisions during the course of prostate cancer treatment.
Meet Our Prostate Cancer Specialists
Radiation Oncologists Treating Prostate Cancer in the Portland-Vancouver Area
For some prostate cancer patients, part of the treatment plan may include radiation therapy. This is planned and administered by a radiation oncologist. At Compass Oncology, the radiation oncologists and medical oncologists work together to treat each patient.
Meet Our Radiation Oncologists in Portland-Vancouver
Prostate Cancer Nurse Navigators: Your Personal Guides
Our cancer nurse navigators offer you guidance from a cancer diagnosis through treatment. They work with oncology nurses, social workers, and patient benefits representatives and serve as care coordinator who assesses the needs of our patients to develop an education plan, coordinate resources, and provide support. This greatly lessens the stress of treatment and improves the patient experience.
Meet our Nurse Practitioners
Survivorship Program
Compass Oncology prostate cancer patients can receive the support they need right from the beginning. Our Compass Survivorship Program helps educate patients about their cancer, which can make navigating the treatment journey, now and after it ends, a little easier. A personalized approach with one-on-one visits allows time to help improve each patient's well-being, manage issues with intimacy as a result of cancer or treatment, and make follow-up plans to monitor health.
Meet our Cancer Survivorship Team
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Prostate Cancer Treatment Centers in Portland and Vancouver
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5050 NE Hoyt St., Suite 256, Portland, OR 97213 Near Providence Hospital