Most of these cancers can occur at any age but are far more frequent in older patients. Testicular cancer is more prevalent in young men ages 17-35. Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is the most common of the urologic cancers. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized gland in men, located just below the bladder. In prostate cancer, cells grow uncontrolled and may destroy nearby organs or spread to other parts of the body.
Prostate cancer is the second highest cause of cancer deaths among men after lung cancer.
The better news is that, if diagnosed at an early stage, the disease is curable. Screening for Prostate Cancer A rectal examination and a blood test called a PSA are used to suggest the presence of prostate cancer. Staging refers to the determination of the extent and location of cancer involvement. Ultrasound-guided needle biospy, a method used to establish diagnosis, was developed by a member of our Urologic Oncology Team. The accuracy of this initial screening is critical to determining an appropriate treatment plan.