Cancer types
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer
Stage, grade, PSA and effects on daily life matter.
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Understanding the cancer
Starts in the prostate; biopsy establishes the diagnosis and grade.[1]
Before choosing treatment
Review PSA, Gleason score and how far the cancer has spread.[1]
How treatment is planned
Some patients have active surveillance; others need surgery, radiation, hormonal therapy or chemotherapy.[1]
Questions for your care team
- How do active surveillance and immediate treatment compare for me?
Sources and scope
Source documents are in English.
General information based on official public sources. This is not a complete list of uses or side effects. Individual treatment decisions require your care team and current source documents. US-source uses do not establish local approval or reimbursement.