Prostate Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is cancer?
- What is prostate cancer?
- How common is prostate cancer among men in the United States?
- What is metastatic prostate cancer?
- Can a man survive prostate cancer?
- What causes prostate cancer?
- What is the most important risk factor for prostate cancer?
- Are there other major risk factors for prostate cancer besides age?
- Are conditions like an enlarged prostate or obesity risk factors for prostate cancer?
- What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
- Are there other conditions that have symptoms like prostate cancer?
- What tests are available for men who have prostate problems?
- If initial tests show that prostate cancer might be present, what happens next?
- If prostate cancer is found, how do doctors describe how far the cancer has spread?
- If I do need to seek treatment for prostate cancer, what are some of my options?
- What are some of the side effects of these treatments?
- What is "watchful waiting" and why would I choose it as a treatment?
- What types of surgery are available for men with prostate cancer?
- How is radiation used to treat prostate cancer?
- How is hormonal therapy used to treat prostate cancer?
- What kinds of follow-up treatment could I have?
- What kinds of treatments for prostate cancer are being developed?
- Are there genes that put me at greater risk of getting prostate cancer?
- Are there other options for someone with prostate cancer?
- What role do diet and dietary supplements play in prostate cancer?
- Who can provide emotional support for someone dealing with prostate cancer?