You have many treatment choices for prostate cancer. Your choices will depend on things like your age, overall health, and your preferences. They also greatly depend on the cancer itself, such as its size, location, and speed of growth.
Early detection involves screening for health problems before you have symptoms. It's not clear if the benefits of screening for prostate cancer are greater than the possible harms. Learn the benefits and risks of prostate cancer screening and what experts recommend.
If your doctor thinks you might have prostate cancer, certain exams and tests will be needed. A core needle biopsy is the most common way to look for prostate cancer.
Prostatectomy is surgery to remove the prostate gland. Learn about robotic prostatectomy, a minimally invasive procedure, including what you can expect before, during, and after surgery.
Testicular cancer is cancer that begins in the testicles. Most testicular cancer patients are men 20 to 40 years old. This video offers details on who is at risk for this type of cancer and how this cancer is diagnosed.
