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Prostate cancer statistics medical illustration showing the prostate gland and surrounding anatomical structures.
  • Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Statistics 2026, From Cases to Survival

Prostate cancer statistics for 2026 show a 1 in 8 lifetime risk — but only 1 in 44 men die of it. Here's what the latest US numbers really mean.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 12, 2026
Doctor explaining prostate cancer survival rate to patient during medical consultation
  • Prostate Cancer

Understanding Your Prostate Cancer Survival Rate by Stage

Prostate cancer survival rates vary by stage — from over 99% for localized disease to 38% once it spreads. Here's what the numbers mean for you.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 12, 2026
Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Anatomical diagram of the male reproductive system showing the prostate gland, bladder, seminal vesicles, and surrounding pelvic structures.
  • Prostate Cancer

Understanding the Outlook With Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Metastatic prostate cancer has a 38% 5-year survival rate—but that average doesn't predict any one person's outlook. Here's how to read it.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 12, 2026
Prostate cancer recurrence anatomy illustration showing a lateral view of the prostate gland and nearby pelvic structures.
  • Prostate Cancer

Reading the Early Signs of Prostate Cancer Recurrence

Prostate cancer recurrence usually shows up first as a rising PSA — not symptoms. Here's how doctors read the threshold, doubling time, and PSMA PET scans.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 11, 2026
Medical illustration of male pelvic anatomy showing the bladder, prostate, and urethra in sagittal cross-section for patients learning about Urinary Incontinence.
  • Prostate Cancer

What to Know About Urinary Incontinence After Prostatectomy

Leaking urine after prostatectomy is expected — and usually temporary. Here's the honest recovery timeline, from catheter removal to the 12-month mark.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 11, 2026
Erectile Dysfunction anatomy illustration showing a lateral view of the male reproductive system and surrounding pelvic structures.
  • Prostate Cancer

How to Manage Erectile Dysfunction After Prostate Cancer

Erectile dysfunction after prostate cancer is common but often manageable — and recovery odds rise sharply for younger men with nerve-sparing surgery.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 11, 2026
Prostate Cancer Surgery anatomy illustration showing the prostate below the bladder and in front of the rectum
  • Prostate Cancer

How Doctors Choose Between Prostate Cancer Surgery and Radiation

Choosing between prostate cancer surgery and radiation? Survival is nearly the same for both—what differs is the side-effect trade-off.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 11, 2026
PARP Inhibitors illustration showing DNA damage, DNA repair failure, and cancer-related repair pathways relevant to BRCA-mutated prostate cancer.
  • Prostate Cancer

PARP Inhibitors for BRCA-Linked Prostate Cancer Explained

PARP inhibitors work only against prostate cancers with BRCA or HRR mutations—a December 2025 FDA approval added a BRCA2 hormone-sensitive option.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 11, 2026
Vector illustration of a dendritic cell antigen-presenting cell used in Immunotherapy for Prostate Cancer.
  • Prostate Cancer

A Clear Look at Immunotherapy for Prostate Cancer and Provenge

Immunotherapy for prostate cancer works differently than chemo: Provenge may extend survival even when scans don't shrink. Here's what that means for you.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 10, 2026
Pluvicto prostate glandular acinus illustration showing the microscopic prostate tissue targeted in advanced prostate cancer treatment.
  • Prostate Cancer

How Pluvicto and Lutetium-177 Work in Prostate Cancer

Pluvicto, a lutetium-177 radioligand therapy, targets PSMA-positive metastatic prostate cancer — here's how it works and who qualifies.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 10, 2026
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