Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Pituitary Tumor: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have a pituitary tumor, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here's what to expect....more  Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Brain in Understanding Your Diagnosis A computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs.

Treatment Introduction See All  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.

Other Treatments See All  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 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.

Radiation See All  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

Surgery See All  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  Prostate Cancer: Surgery in Surgery Prostate cancer may be treated with surgery.

Deciding on Treatment See All Treatment Introduction See All Chemotherapy See All Radiation See All Surgery See All Other Treatments See All  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.

Cancer FAQs See All  Prostate Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs

Managing Side Effects See All About Side Effects See All Chemotherapy Side Effects See All Other Treatment Side Effects See All  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.

Overview 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 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: Risk Factors in Overview A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  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.