Prostate Cancer Care
Turn to the specialists at Bliss Cancer Center in Ames, Iowa, for the expertise needed to diagnose and effectively treat prostate cancer using the latest advanced therapies and personalized care.
Prostate Cancer Screening & Diagnostic Tests
Routine prostate cancer screening helps detect issues early—when they’re most treatable. Ask your doctor about prostate cancer screening in Iowa and how often you should be tested based on your age, health history, and risk factors.
Common prostate cancer screening tests include:
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test – Measures the amount of PSA, a protein in your blood. Elevated PSA levels can be a sign of prostate cancer or another prostate condition.
- Digital rectal exam (DRE) – Allows your doctor to feel for abnormal growths or changes around the prostate gland.
Personalized Prostate Cancer Treatment Plans
Partner with the Bliss Cancer Center prostate cancer care team to create a treatment plan tailored to your:
- Age and overall health
- Personal preferences
- Risk of cancer spreading
- Cancer stage
- Treatment goals and lifestyle priorities
Depending on your needs, your custom prostate cancer treatment plan may include:
- Hormone therapy – Lowers testosterone levels to help slow or stop cancer cell growth
- Prostate surgery (prostatectomy) – Removes part or all of the prostate gland; robotic-assisted prostate surgery may be used for a minimally invasive approach and quicker recovery
- Radiation therapy – Targets and destroys prostate cancer cells
SpaceOAR Hydrogel Protects Healthy Tissue
Trust your provider to deliver radiation therapy with precision. Our team uses SpaceOAR® hydrogel, a minimally invasive spacer that temporarily separates the prostate from nearby organs to:
Shield healthy tissue
Reduce potential radiation side effects
Improve comfort and recovery outcomes
Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer
Your treatment plan may include brachytherapy, also called internal radiation therapy, which places radioactive “seeds” directly inside or near the prostate tumor. This technique:
- Allows for targeted, high-dose radiation
- May cause fewer side effects than external beam radiation
- Shortens the overall treatment timeline
Xofigo® Therapy for Bone Metastases
If your prostate cancer has spread to the bones, your doctor may recommend Xofigo® injections. This targeted radiation treatment for prostate cancer bone metastases helps relieve pain and kill cancer cells while limiting damage to nearby tissue.
Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials in Iowa
Ask your doctor about participating in clinical trials for prostate cancer. These studies may give you access to innovative therapies or investigational drugs before they’re widely available.
Coordinated Supportive Cancer Care
Live better during and after treatment with comprehensive prostate cancer support services, including:
