What Stage is My Prostate Cancer?
When doctors talk about prostate cancer, they use something called the TNM system. The “T” tells you the local extent of the tumor – how big it seems to be...Read More
Questions to Ask your Doctor: Recurrence of Prostate Cancer
When it is caught early, prostate cancer is usually curable. However, some men may see a return of their cancer, which can occur many years later. Generally, this will be...Read More
Questions to Ask your Doctor: Advanced Stage
If you have been diagnosed with advanced stage prostate cancer (cancer that has metastasized beyond the prostate), your cancer may not be curable at this time, but treatments may slow the...Read More
Questions to Ask Your Doctor: If Your PSA is Rising During Hormone Therapy
In some men, PSA levels will rise during hormone therapy. If this happens to you, this may be a sign that your cancer has become resistant to this form of...Read More
Questions to ask your Doctor: If you’re Considering Undergoing Radiation Therapy
Radiation involves the killing of cancer cells and surrounding tissues with directed radioactive exposure. Some forms of radiation therapy can also be used in men with advanced, or recurrent, prostate...Read More