My father was just diagnosed with prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 34. One doctor recommended hormone therapy, but from what I've read, robotic surgery seems like a better option since hormone therapy isn't a full cure. I'm really confused about what treatment would be best for him can you help explain the pros and cons of each?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Hormone therapy can control prostate cancer but is not curative; robotic surgery may remove cancer but depends on age, stage, and fitness‚Äîboth have pros and cons.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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