Prostate Cancer Services

Annual prostate cancer screening is recommend for men beginning at age 50 with a rectal exam and a blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA).

A high PSA level can be an indicator of prostate cancer. But it can also indicated an enlarged prostate. In addition, some men who have prostate cancer do not have elevated PSA levels.

It is best to consult with your physician if you have an elevated PSA.

We offer the following cancer treatments and services:

• Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy ›
• Cryoablation (freezing) of prostate cancers ›
• RapidArc® radiotherapy
• Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
• Brachytherapy
• Medical therapies, including chemotherapy, biological agents and therapies that work with the patient's immune system
• Clinical trials for patients with prostate cancers
• Second opinions for patients seeking treatment for prostate cancer

Learn the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer ›

View a video about prostate cancer ›

UC Irvine Medical Center was the first institution in Southern California to offer minimally invasive, robot-assisted prostatectomy using the da Vinci Surgical System®, and is a national leader in laparoscopic surgery using the Karl Storz OR1 operating room technology.

We deliver excellent results for our patients, including reduced blood loss, nearly zero blood transfusion, low complication rates and an earlier return to work. Three months after surgery, 80 percent of patients have regained urinary control, with 95 percent achieving control within a year.