Prostate Cancer

What is Prostate Cancer?

"Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Many prostate cancers grow slowly and are confined to the prostate gland, where they may not cause serious harm. However, while some types of prostate cancer grow slowly and may need minimal or even no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly. Prostate cancer that's detected early — when it's still confined to the prostate gland — has the best chance for successful treatment.." (Visit Prostate Cancer, Mayo Clinic, for more information).

Different Types of Prostate Cancer:

"Almost all prostate cancers—more than 99 percent—are adenocarcinomas.

This type of tumor is found in many common cancers, including breast, lung and colorectal, and forms in secretion glands. Prostate adenocarcinomas are found in the glands that secrete prostate fluid, which is found in semen. Symptoms of adenocarcinomas of the prostate include incontinence and painful ejaculation or urination."

Lesser common prostate cancer varieties include:

Sarcomas
Transitional cell carcinomas
Neuroendocrine tumors
Small cell carcinomas

(Visit About Prostate Cancer, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, for more information).

Caring For a Loved One with Prostate Cancer

Caregiving for a Loved One With With Prostate Cancer - CancerCare

"This booklet provides information, guidance and resources for people helping to care for a loved one with prostate cancer."

For Loved Ones and Caregivers ZERO

This page provides tips and resources for being a caregiver to your loved one with prostate cancer, such as processing the diagnosis, managing finances, and adjusting to a new normal.

Prostate Cancer: A Caregiver's GuideProstate Health

"There is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to caring for someone diagnosed with prostate cancer. All caregivers learn with time how they can best support the man they love who has prostate cancer." A Caregiver’s Guide includes personal stories from caregivers and patients and steps for what caregivers can do to help.

Caring For a Loved One with Prostate Cancer

Caregiving for a Loved One With With Prostate Cancer - CancerCare

"This booklet provides information, guidance and resources for people helping to care for a loved one with prostate cancer."

For Loved Ones and Caregivers ZERO

This page provides tips and resources for being a caregiver to your loved one with prostate cancer, such as processing the diagnosis, managing finances, and adjusting to a new normal.

Prostate Cancer: A Caregiver's GuideProstate Health

"There is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to caring for someone diagnosed with prostate cancer. All caregivers learn with time how they can best support the man they love who has prostate cancer." A Caregiver’s Guide includes personal stories from caregivers and patients and steps for what caregivers can do to help.