Overview
Prostate cancer can be a complex disease to treat. At Seattle Cancer Care Alliance we use a team approach with physicians from several specialties to determine how to best treat each man’s cancer. Our broad array of treatment options reflects our intensive and successful efforts to maximize cure while minimizing side effects.
Our prostate cancer team specializes in prostate cancer and does not treat any other non-genitourinary cancers. Our patients receive state-of-the-art care, including laparoscopic robotic surgery, an effective, minimally invasive alternative to both open surgery and laparoscopy, and the latest technology to provide the most precise radiation treatment possible, including special equipment to detect motion and position of the prostate during radiation treatment—the Calypso® System, also referred to as GPS for the Body. Many new drugs or alternative treatments under investigation in clinical studies are available only at SCCA and limited sites around the country.
SCCA received a Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant for our prostate cancer science expertise, which is awarded to only 11 institutions around the country. SCCA also received a Department of Defense Clinical Trials Consortium grant for our clinical trials expertise, which is awarded to only 13 institutions in the U.S. SCCA is one of five institutions with both of these important research grants currently funded, a testament to our expertise and dedication to improving the lives of men who have prostate cancer, and ultimately finding a cure for their disease.
Newly Diagnosed
Where you're treated first can make a big difference in your outcome.Prostate Cancer Facts
Learn about the symptoms of prostate cancer, how it is diagnosed, staged, and its risk factors.Treatment Options
Regardless of the stage of your illness, the unsurpassed expertise of our physicians makes SCCA the ideal treatment center for prostate cancer.Our Doctors
Our doctors are members of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and UW Medicine and are committed to providing the best possible care for prostate cancer patients who come to SCCA for treatment.What to Expect
Receiving a diagnosis for prostate cancer leads to many questions. SCCA physicians and staff provide compassionate care and support during your course of treatment so you will always know what to expect.Participate in a Study
As a world-class treatment center, SCCA provides patients with the best and most current therapies available. Clinical studies bring promising new treatments to patients faster. Participating in a study gives patients at least the best, current treatment, as well as the satisfaction that they are helping others with prostate cancer.Prostate Cancer Support & Housing
As a prostate cancer patient, you have access to many supportive services, including temporary housing, if you should need it during treatment. Read more in this section about those options.Patient Stories
Read about amazing people who have gone through treatment for cancer at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.Resources
The more you know about your disease, the more empowered you'll feel. This list of reputable sources about prostate cancer makes gathering information easy.News
Cancer treatment is always improving as researchers learn more about its causes and means to prevent it. Read the latest news about research findings and medical breakthroughs here.
Patient Guide to Clinical Studies
Find out more about clinical studies, what they are, and how to participate in them.
Find out more about clinical studies, what they are, and how to participate in them.
Prostate Cancer Webcasts
SCCA expert physicians discuss the latest in prostate cancer on Patient Power.
SCCA expert physicians discuss the latest in prostate cancer on Patient Power.
Map & Directions
Driving directions to SCCA on South Lake Union.
Driving directions to SCCA on South Lake Union.