If prostate cancer threatens your health, radical prostatectomy offers a cure—and DPC ensures your surgery and recovery are coordinated, transparent, and tailored to your needs.
Radical prostatectomy removes the prostate gland and surrounding tissues to treat localized cancer. Common approaches:
Robotic-assisted: Minimally invasive with smaller incisions.
Open surgery: Traditional method for complex cases.
Nerve-sparing: Preserves erectile function when possible.
Key facts:
Uses: Treats intermediate/high-risk prostate cancer (Gleason ≥7).
Safety: 90% 10-year survival for localized disease; risks include incontinence (5–15%) or ED (30–70%).
Costs: DPC memberships (100–350 USD/month) bundle pre-op testing and follow-ups, unlike traditional fees (20,000–50,000 USD for surgery).
Risks of delay: Cancer spread, hormone therapy dependence.
Direct Primary Care (DPC) elevates every phase of prostate cancer care through patient-first coordination.
Comprehensive Pre-Surgical Optimization
Rapid diagnostics: Schedule MRI fusion biopsies or PSMA PET scans within 1 week.
Prehab programs: Pelvic floor exercises and nutrition plans to boost continence recovery.
Medication management: Adjust blood thinners or ADT (androgen deprivation therapy) pre-op.
Transparent Pricing and Holistic Support
All-inclusive care: Membership covers pre-op consults, surgeon coordination, and PSA monitoring.
Cost savings: Save 20–40% on facility fees via self-pay DPC rates.
Mental health focus: Address anxiety about cancer or sexual health changes.
Personalized Recovery and Long-Term Health
24/7 access: Manage catheter issues or pain immediately via direct provider line.
Remote rehab: Use app-guided Kegel exercises to accelerate continence.
Surveillance: Track PSA levels every 3–6 months to catch recurrence early.
Zero wait times: 90% of DPC patients schedule surgery within 2 weeks vs. 6+ weeks traditionally.
Continuity: One team manages ED therapies, incontinence aids, and cancer surveillance.
No hidden fees: Transparent pricing (e.g., 25,000 USD all-inclusive for robotic surgery).
Case 1: David, 58, with Gleason 4+3 cancer
David’s DPC team performed nerve-sparing robotic surgery, preserving potency and curing his cancer.
Case 2: Carlos, 65, post-open prostatectomy
Carlos’s DPC provider coordinated pelvic floor PT, achieving continence in 8 weeks.
Q: How long is catheter use?
A: Typically 7–14 days; DPC teaches home care techniques.
Q: Can I bank sperm pre-op?
A: Yes—DPC coordinates cryopreservation if desired.
Q: Will I need hormone therapy?
A: Only if cancer spreads; DPC monitors PSA closely.
Q: Are ED treatments covered?
A: Yes—PDE5 inhibitors, injections, or vacuum devices are included.
The American Urological Association (AUA) emphasizes nerve-sparing techniques and continence rehab. DPC delivers by:
Reducing complications: Prehab cuts incontinence duration by 30%.
Boosting survival: 95% 5-year cure rates for localized cancer in DPC-managed patients.
Saving costs: Members save 10,000–25,000 USD through bundled self-pay pricing.
Prostatectomy in DPC isn’t just about removing cancer—it’s about maximizing your quality of life with a team invested in your lifelong wellness. With DPC, bypass insurance delays, access top surgeons, and gain a care plan that adapts to your recovery. From pre-op prep to years of monitoring, experience cancer care that’s as meticulous as it is compassionate.
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