Testicular cancer or Prostate, what are the top treatments for this now? What is the best?

Question

I have a friend that has been diagnosed with cancer. I don't know if it is testicular or prostate, but I do know it is elsewhere in his body know. Does anyone know the best treatment for this? Any breakthroughs? There is so much info out there that it is mind boggling! He lives out of the States but I think he thinking of coming over to the U.S. to get treatment. I haven't talked to him in a while and it is hit and miss message :( Help please.

Answer 1

The National Cancer Institute in the US has designated comprehensive cancer centers located throughout the country. These are some of the top facilities in the world for all types of cancer, new treatments, and research. These cancer centers network with each other and share information between facilities. Here is information to help you locate these centers:

NCI: Comprehensive Cancer Centers
http://cancercenters.cancer.gov/cancer_centers/cancer-centers-list.html

You may also want to do some reading about both types of disease:

NCCN: Prostate Treatment Guidelines
http://www.nccn.org/patients/patient_gls/_english/_prostate/contents.asp

NCCN: Testicular Cancer Guidelines
http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/PDF/testicular.pdf

NCI: Testicular Cancer
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/testicular/

NCI: Prostate Cancer
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/prostate

Best of luck to your friend.

Answer 2

These 2 cances are quite different with different treatments and rates of recovery.

From what you have said is sounds more like testicular cancer.

If it has already spread, the prognosis is not good.

Answer 3

The best source to ask would be Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Here's a link to their site:
http://www.cancercenter.com/