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Prostate Cancer Information

Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in a man's prostate gland and is the most common cancer in men

Definition:
The prostate gland is part of the reproductive system of men. It is a doughnut-shaped gland located between the base of the penis and the bladder. It surrounds the urethra, which is the tube through which urine and semen pass. The prostate makes the fluid that nourishes and carries sperm.

Detection / Prevention of prostate cancer:
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. One in six men will develop prostate cancer at some point in their lives. But it can be cured, if it's detected early.

This disease has no symptoms in its earliest stages. That's why screenings are so important. This page has been compiled to help you learn more about the latest treatments and research advances.

    General Information  |  Treatment  |   Detection / Prevention  |  Genetics  |   Research News

General Information

Prostate Cancer Education - Developed by U-M Urologic Oncologists

Prostate Cancer Questions and Answers

Prostate Cancer: Metastatic

Treatment

Prostate Cancer: Bilateral Orchiectomy

Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
on the University of Michigan Urology web page

Detection / Prevention

Prostate Specific Antigen Screening (PSA)

Prostate Cancer Detection

Genetics

Prostate Cancer Genetics Project

Research News

Urologic/Prostate Clinical Trials (on the Engage website)

Prostate Cancer Specialized Project of Research Excellence (SPORE)

Prostate Cancer Foundation honors four from U-M

African-Americans with prostate cancer more likely to have family history of prostate, breast cancer: U-M study

PSA predicts treatment success in advanced prostate cancer

U-M study finds some prostate cancer patients potentially overtreated

If you have individual questions about prostate cancer, call the Cancer AnswerLine at 800-865-1125 and speak directly to a cancer nurse.

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