Prostate Cancer Specialists
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. A urologist or urologic oncologist manages diagnosis, staging, and treatment across all stages of the disease.
About Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer ranges from slow-growing tumors requiring only monitoring to aggressive cancers needing immediate treatment. Early detection through PSA testing and biopsy enables curative treatment in most cases. The 5-year survival rate for localized prostate cancer exceeds 99%.
Signs & Symptoms
- ✓ Often none in early stages
- ✓ Difficulty urinating
- ✓ Weak urine stream
- ✓ Blood in urine or semen
- ✓ Bone pain (advanced disease)
- ✓ Erectile dysfunction
Treatment Options
- ✓ Active surveillance
- ✓ Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy
- ✓ Radiation therapy (external beam, brachytherapy)
- ✓ Hormone therapy (ADT)
- ✓ Chemotherapy (advanced disease)
- ✓ Immunotherapy and targeted therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age should I get screened for prostate cancer?
The American Urological Association recommends discussing PSA screening starting at age 55 for average-risk men, and age 40–45 for high-risk men (African American men or those with a first-degree relative diagnosed before age 65).
What is active surveillance for prostate cancer?
Active surveillance is a management strategy for low-risk localized prostate cancer. Rather than immediate treatment, patients undergo regular PSA tests, digital rectal exams, and repeat biopsies to monitor for progression.
Does a prostate cancer diagnosis always require treatment?
Not always. Low-risk, localized prostate cancer grows slowly and may never cause harm. Active surveillance is a recommended option for many men with low-risk disease.
Urologists Who Treat Prostate Cancer
Dr. Neil Stein, MD
Urology
Dr. Bert Spence, MD
Urology
Dr. Gary Carl, MD
Urology
Dr. Victor Carpiniello, MD
Urology
Dr. Chase Sovell, MD
Urology
Dr. Gavin Stormont
Urology
Dr. Ronald Cercone, MD
Urology
Dr. Neil Bander, MD
Urology
Dr. William Blank, MD
Urology
Dr. Helmer Swenson, MD
Urology
Dr. Thomas Stormont, MD
Urology
Dr. Basir Tareen, MD
Urology
Dr. Dean Tortorelis, MD
Urology
Dr. Michael Tran, MD
Urology
Dr. Kevin Unger, MD
Urology
Dr. Caner Dinlenc, MD
Urology
Dr. Sierra Tolbert, MD
Urology
Dr. Ellen Thompson, MD
Urology
Dr. Jeffry Twidwell, MD
Urology
Dr. Robert Thompson, MD
Urology
Dr. Matthew Tollefson, MD
Urology
Dr. Roland Ugarte, MD
Urology
Dr. Nikil Uppaluri
Urology
Dr. Erol Uke, MD
Urology
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