Cancer

Prostate Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Prevention and Screening See All Cancer FAQs See All  Anatomy of the Prostate Gland in Overview Details about the size, location, and function of the prostate gland, including a diagram. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis in Overview, Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have prostate cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. A core needle biopsy is the most common way to look for prostate cancer. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis After a diagnosis of prostate cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer and decide how best to treat it. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Early Detection in Understanding Your Diagnosis Screening means checking for a health problem before a person has symptoms. This can sometimes find diseases like certain cancers early, which can lead to early treatment. But it is not clear exactly how helpful screening is for prostate cancer. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Introduction in Treatment Introduction Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the U.S. (not counting skin cancer). It's mostly found in older men. And in most cases, it's found before it has spread to other parts of the body. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Treatment Options for Early-Stage Cancer in Treatment Introduction The treatment choices for prostate cancer depend on several things. These include your age and overall health, the size and location of the cancer, lab test results, and the stage of the cancer. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy, Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can be used to treat advanced prostate cancer. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Prostate Cancer- External-Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) in Radiation There are 2 types of radiation therapy used to treat prostate cancer. Here's what you need to know about External-beam radiation therapy. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Internal Radiation Therapy (Brachytherapy) in Radiation Prostate cancer may be treated with radiation therapy. It is also called radiotherapy. It works by sending radiation to the cancer sites. This can kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. ...more  Radical Prostatectomy in Surgery Radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove the prostate gland. During the procedure, the seminal vesicles, nearby tissues, and often some pelvic lymph nodes are also removed. ...more  Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) in Surgery A transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is surgery to remove parts of the prostate gland through the penis. No cuts (incisions) are needed. ...more  Cryotherapy for Prostate Cancer in Other Treatments Cryotherapy involves freezing cancer cells and cutting off their blood supply. Read on to learn more about this treatment. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Hormone Therapy in Other Treatments, Other Treatment Side Effects Prostate cancer may be treated with hormone therapy. This therapy may be done with medicines. Or surgery may be done to remove the testicles. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Erectile Dysfunction (ED) after Treatment in About Side Effects Erectile dysfunction is the inability for the penis to get or stay erect for sex. It's often a side effect of the treatments for prostate cancer. Read on to learn more. ...more  Osteoporosis in Men with Cancer in About Side Effects Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become porous and weak. As they lose strength, they are more likely to break. Bones in the spine, hip, wrist, pelvis, and upper arm are particularly at risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis. ...more  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in About Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Prostate Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview, Prevention and Screening A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Here's what you need to know about the risk factors for prostate cancer. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Prevention in Prevention and Screening There is no sure way to prevent prostate cancer. Some risk factors for prostate cancer are not within your control. But you can do some things that may help lower your risk of getting prostate cancer. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs