Treatment options depend on the stage (or extent) of the cancer (stages range from I to IV), Gleason score, PSA l
Symptoms
Recognizing Symptoms
A man with prostate cancer may not have any symptoms. For men who have symptoms of prostate cancer, common symptoms include:
Prostate Cancer Screening
Screening Recommendations for persons at "general population risk" (refers to persons of a certain age, who are not known to have any medical conditions, family history of cancer or speci
What is BPH?
BPH stands for benign prostatic hyperplasia (pronounced be-NINE prah-STAT-ik-HY-per-PLAY-zha). Benign means "not cancer" and hyperplasia means too much growth.
Know Your PSA Level
PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) is a protein made by both normal and cancerous prostate cells. It is found in the blood and can be measured with a blood test.




