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- NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Establishes Prostate Cancer Institute
- Weill Cornell Science Briefs: December 2008-January 2009
- Weill Cornell Science Briefs: October-November 2008
- New Catheter-less Technique May Ease the Pain and Discomfort of Prostate Cancer Recovery
- Disparities in Prostate Cancer Treatment Suggest Ways to Improve Care
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Physician-Scientists Present at American Society of Clinical Oncology 44th Annual Meeting
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Physician-Scientists Present Latest Cancer Findings at American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting
- Robotic Prostate Surgery Study Finds 5-Year Outcomes Favorable
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Physician-Scientists Present at 2007 American Urological Association Meeting in Anaheim
- Quick, Innovative Procedure Helps Men Minimize Incontinence After Prostatectomy
- Cancer Treatment Is First to Directly Target Tumor Blood Supply in Patients
- New Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Has Fewer Side Effects
- One of the Nation's Leading Prostate Cancer Specialists Named to Top Urology Post
- New Prostate Cancer Study Affirms Value of PSA Test
- Three Promising and Innovative Prostate Cancer Therapies in Clinical Trials at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
- Hispanics and Whites Have Equal Outcomes in Prostate Cancer Treatment
- Weill Cornell Researchers Develop New Way To Predict Prostate Cancer Patients' Response to Radiation Therapy
- Breast Cancer Drug Taxotere Extends Life of Prostate Cancer Patients
- State-of-the-Art Institute of Robotic Urologic Surgery Established at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
Research and Clinical Trials
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- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer: Clinical Trials
- Prostate Cancer: Coping
- Prostate Cancer: Expectant Therapy
- Prostate Cancer: For Family Members
- Prostate Cancer: Stages
- Prostate Cancer: Surgery
- Prostate Cancer Chemotherapy
- Prostate Cancer Grading
- Prostate Cancer Online Resources
- Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Prostate Cancer Signs and Symptoms
- Prostate Cancer Treatment
- Prostate Health: Online Resources
- Prostate Health Glossary
Prostate Cancer Overview
Prostate Cancer Overview
More than 90 percent of all prostate cancers are discovered while they are either localized (confined to the prostate) or regional (nearby). The five-year survival rate for men diagnosed with prostate tumors discovered at these stages is 99 percent.
In the past 20 years, the five-year survival rate for all stages combined has increased from 67 percent to 99 percent.
Early prostate cancer may not present any symptoms and can only be found with regular prostate examinations by your physician. Do not let fear and anxiety keep you from having the tests you need. These tests can often detect, or help rule out, prostate cancer.
Follow-up visits with your physician are extremely important if you have had an unusual DRE (digital rectal exam), or if your PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level is high. Your physician may order additional tests or suggest repeating the PSA tests.
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