Dr. Mark Gonzalgo answers the question: 'Should I Donate Blood Before Surgery?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Should I donate my own blood before surgery for prostate cancer? Answer: In the hands of an ...
The most common surgery for prostate cancer is a radical prostatectomy. This surgery involves taking out the entire prostate gland, some lymph nodes and other nearby tissue, like the seminal vesicles ...