Hormone therapy uses hormones to stop the cancer cells from growing. Biological therapy uses methods to get your body to fight the cancer. Watchful observation, without treatment, may also be an option for some individuals, especially those over age 70. These men may live many years with untreated prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is often found when the cancer is at an early stage.
Most prostate cancer grows very slowly.
The 5-year survival rate for localized prostate cancer is 98 percent when found early and properly treated. All Rights Reserved. 101 Sivley Road. All rights reserved. Use the Category option to reveal the 54 Health Information Topic Categories.