Cancer guide
Prostate cancer
Usually silent in its early stages — most cases are found by PSA testing, and many are slow enough that active surveillance is the right first step.
Symptoms of prostate cancer
Early signs, which ones need a same-week doctor visit, and what screening looks like.
Read the symptoms guideWhat to ask after a prostate cancer diagnosis
The questions that shape treatment — biomarkers, staging, surgery, chemo, second opinions.
Read the questions guideWhat to know first
- PSA testing decisions typically begin between ages 45–55.
- Gleason score and MRI shape whether to watch or treat.
- Active surveillance is a legitimate option for many low-risk cancers.
When to see a doctor
- New urinary symptoms — hesitancy, weak stream, waking to urinate
- Blood in urine or semen
- Bone pain, especially in the back or hips
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