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Trusted Prostate Cancer Care in the Southwest Chicago Suburbs

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For over 50 years, Affiliated Oncologists has been a leader in providing personalized, patient-centered prostate cancer care across the suburbs of Southwest Chicago. With a team of highly experienced prostate cancer specialists, we develop treatment plans tailored to your unique diagnosis—taking into account the stage and grade of your prostate cancer, your age, and overall health. Our community-based cancer centers offer access to the most advanced therapies, technologies, and clinical trials, close to where you live and work.

From medical oncology to radiation therapy and supportive care, our multidisciplinary team is committed to guiding you through every step of your journey. With convenient locations in Chicago Ridge, Hazel Crest, Mokena, Orland Park, Palos Heights, and Oak Lawn, Affiliated Oncologists is proud to deliver expert prostate cancer treatment and compassionate support in the South Chicago suburbs.

Were You Recently Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer?

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, it’s time to get a better understanding of which treatments are right for you and when to start therapy.

Our team has created a guide to help newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients prepare for their first appointment with a prostate cancer doctor at one of our locations in the South Chicago suburbs.

Newly Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

Understanding Prostate Cancer

The cancer specialists at Affiliated Oncologists consider several factors before recommending a personalized prostate cancer treatment plan.

Prostate Cancer Screening & Diagnosis

Screening for prostate cancer makes it possible to find it earlier when it's easier to treat. Learn more about the screening process and steps for diagnosis.

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Determining a Gleason Score

The grade of prostate cancer plays an important role in choosing the right treatment for each patient. The Gleason Score is the system used to determine the grade.

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Stages of Prostate Cancer

Treatment planning for prostate cancer takes the extent of the cancer into consideration. This is called staging. Learn more about prostate cancer stages.

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prostate cancer patient receiving radiation therapy treatment

Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer

There are quite a few prostate cancer treatment options. The right one for you depends on the grade and stage of cancer. Methods of treatments range from watchful waiting to see if cancer grows further to radiation therapy and prostate removal surgery.

Types of Prostate Cancer Treatment

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Find a Prostate Cancer Specialist Near You

The comprehensive approach offered by our prostate cancer team at Affiliated Oncologists combines the most advanced treatments with education and support services. Our oncologists specialize in prostate cancer care and are ready to talk to you about your diagnosis and personalized treatment options.

Our cancer treatment centers are located throughout South Chicago, including:
Chicago Ridge
Hazel Crest
Mokena
Orland Park
Palos Heights
Oak Lawn

If you are in the South Chicago Suburbs area, request an appointment with our oncologists, who specialize in prostate cancer, for a personalized treatment plan or for a second opinion.

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