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Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. According to the American Cancer Society, one in every six men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime.
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Overview

Prostate cancer is very manageable and often curable. With effective treatment, more than 98% of men diagnosed with prostate cancer will live for more than 10 years after diagnosis.

Since surgery and radiation can both be equally effective treatments for prostate cancer, it is important to consider all of your treatment options. Ask your urologist about surgery and your radiation oncologist about radiation therapy. Learn about the risks and benefits of both treatment options to decide what best meets your goals, balancing cure and quality of life.

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An Illustrated Guide to Prostate Radiation Therapy

Download the “Communicating the External Beam Radiotherapy Experience” (CEBRE) prostate cancer guide for clear and visually engaging insights into the treatment journey. The CEBRE series was created by Daniel Golden, MD, MHPE, and supported in part by the Foundation. 

Important Downloads

Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Brochure Watch the patient video in Spanish Questions to Ask Your Doctor CEBRE Guide for Prostate Cancer in Spanish

Learn More About Prostate Cancer

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Treatment Types

If you find out you have prostate cancer, you should discuss your treatment options with a radiation oncologist and a urologist.
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Side Effects

The side effects you might experience will depend on the part of the body being treated, the dose of radiation given and whether you also receive chemotherapy.
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Caring for Yourself During Treatment

Cancer treatment can be difficult. You have many issues to cope with. Your oncology team, along with family and friends, are available to help.
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What to Expect

Once a diagnosis of cancer has been made, you will probably talk with your primary care physician along with several cancer specialists, such as a surgeon, a medical oncologist and a radiation oncologist.
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Learn About the Patient Experience

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be scary and overwhelming. The following videos, available in both English and Spanish, show patients what to expect during their journey.

Watch These Informative Videos
Helpful Resources
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Clinical Trials

Cancer specialists regularly conduct studies to test new treatments. These studies are called clinical trials. Clinical trials are available through cancer doctors everywhere — not just in major cities, university centers or in large hospitals.
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Resources

Find resources and support to help you through your cancer journey.
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Patient Community

Receiving a diagnosis of cancer can be difficult. It is important to reach out to others for support during this time. Find online communities to connect to other prostate cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.

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