Will prostate cancer affect fertility?

Yes. Your sperm will not be able to physically leave your body after surgical treatment for prostate cancer since you will not be able to produce seminal fluid. If you wish to father children after prostate cancer treatment, you should consider sperm banking.

A urologist is a doctor who specializes in conditions affecting the urinary tract and disease affecting the reproductive system. They will be part of your treatment team, along with cancer specialists.

Why would my doctor recommend watchful waiting or active surveillance for my prostate cancer?

If you are older or have other serious health problems, your doctor may recommend active surveillance or watchful waiting. Since prostate cancer grows very slowly, these two populations might never need treatment. Active surveillance: a doctor visit with PSA blood test conducted every 6 months, and a DRE conducted once a year. Biopsies or imaging tests are done every 1 to 3 years. Watchful waiting: a less intensive follow-up with fewer tests, relying on changes in symptoms to decide if treatment is needed. Treatment is meant to control symptoms rather than cure cancer.

Where is prostate cancer most likely to spread?

If prostate cancer begins to spread, it is most likely to metastasize to the bones first.

What support and resources are available through MemorialCare for people diagnosed with prostate cancer?

We provide numerous support groups and resources to guide you through your prostate cancer journey. Cancer support groups Genetic counseling Nutrition Services Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Palliative care Survivorship programs Saddleback Medical Center Orange Coast Medical Center Long Beach Medical Center

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Prostate cancer occurs in the prostate gland in the male reproductive system. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), more than 200,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States this year. Sixty-five percent of all prostate cancers are found in men ages 65 – 69.

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