Prostate Cancer—Patient Version
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. Prostate cancer usually grows very slowly, and finding and treating it before symptoms occur may not improve men's health or help them live longer. Explore the links on this page to learn about prostate cancer treatment, prevention, screening, statistics, research, and more.
Prostate Cancer Treatment
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Prostate Cancer Treatment
Learn more about treatment options for prostate cancer in this expert-reviewed summary.
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Treatment Clinical Trials for Prostate Cancer
Find a list of prostate cancer treatment clinical trials and use filters to refine the results.
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Drugs Approved for Prostate Cancer
This page lists cancer drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for prostate cancer. The list includes generic names and brand names.
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Advances in Prostate Cancer Research
Clinical advances, new research findings, and NCI programs that are leading to progress in finding and treating prostate cancer.
Causes & Prevention
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Prostate Cancer Prevention
Learn about prostate cancer prevention, including risk and protective factors and chemoprevention, in this expert-reviewed summary.
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Prostate Cancer, Nutrition, and Dietary Supplements
Learn more about the use of complementary therapies for prostate cancer in this expert-reviewed summary.
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Prevention Clinical Trials for Prostate Cancer
Find a list of prostate cancer prevention clinical trials and use filters to refine the results.
Screening
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Prostate Cancer Screening
Learn more about prostate cancer screening, including the potential benefits and harms, in this expert-reviewed summary.
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Understanding Prostate Changes
Learn about symptoms, risk factors, and treatment for prostatitis, enlarged prostate (BPH), and prostate cancer.
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Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
A fact sheet that describes the PSA screening test for prostate cancer and explains the benefits and limitations of the test.
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Screening Clinical Trials for Prostate Cancer
Find a list of prostate cancer screening clinical trials and use filters to refine the results.
Supportive Care Resources
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Coping with Cancer
Supportive information on managing the physical and emotional effects of cancer and treatment for both patients and caregivers.
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Managing Cancer Care
Information on choosing a doctor or treatment facility, home care, financial help, insurance coverage, end-of-life planning, and resources to help you avoid scams.
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Cancer Survivorship
Learn about the issues and side effects that can arise for cancer survivors.