Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in American men, and the third most common cause of cancer deaths among men. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 234,460 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the United States during 2006. In fact, one in six men will eventually develop prostate cancer. However, men whose prostate cancer is detected early have a nearly 100 percent five-year survival rate.

Patients diagnosed with prostate cancer may be treated by one or a combination of four major treatment approaches:

• Radical Prostatectomy
• Robotically Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (da Vinci® Prostatectomy)
• Radiation Therapy
  • Prostate Brachytherapy (radioactive seed implantation)
  • External Beam Radiotherapy (IMRT)
• Hormone Therapy/Chemotherapy

Additional Resources
For further information on prostate cancer, McKay Urology recommends the following resources:

• Prostate And Cancer: A Family Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment And Survival by Sheldon Marks, MD
• Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer by Patrick Walsh, MD and Janet Farrar Worthington