Localized prostate cancer
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Localized prostate cancer is confined to the prostate and has not spread to other parts of the body1
Typically, localized prostate cancer has a much better outcome than advanced prostate cancer
100%
5-year survival rate for localized prostate cancer2
69%
of men have localized prostate cancer at the time of diagnosis2
Localized prostate cancer may be diagnosed starting with routine screenings in his doctor’s office. Some common screenings include digital rectal exams (DREs) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests. DREs can help the doctor feel for hard bumps on the prostate, but some tumors may be too small to feel. PSA tests can check to see if PSA is abnormal and, if it is, further testing such as imaging or biopsies may be required. If your loved one has been diagnosed, they have likely gone through one of these screenings or tests already.1
Your loved one will also be given a grade and stage based on his cancer, which describe how the cancer cells behave and the extent to which the cancer has spread. For those with localized disease, they are either in stage I or stage II cancer.
Outlook for localized disease
If your loved one has localized prostate cancer, it’s possible that it is slower-growing or a more confined disease. The outlook for localized disease is favorable and, at this stage, it likely can be cured.3 There are more treatment options and time for shared decision-making, giving you a clearer role in exploring those options alongside your loved one. To have the best chance at avoiding recurrence or progression to a later stage of disease, stay in contact with the healthcare team to keep them apprised of your loved one's condition and to discuss what treatments will be best for him.
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