Prostate cancer begins in the prostate; a small gland located below the bladder that plays a role in male reproductive health.
Prostate cancer develops when cells in the prostate begin to grow abnormally. In many cases, these cells grow slowly and remain confined to the prostate for years. In other cases, cancer cells may grow more quickly or spread to nearby tissue or other parts of the body.
This wide range of behavior is why prostate cancer care is never one-size-fits-all. A diagnosis does not automatically mean immediate treatment is needed. Instead, understanding how cancer appears on imaging, how it behaves over time, and how it affects the individual is key to determining next steps.
Modern prostate cancer care focuses on careful evaluation and personalized planning — not reacting to a single test result. Prostate Cancer Center of Excellence offers and delivers the expertise patients are seeking before a prostate cancer diagnosis or upon learning of a prostate cancer diagnosis.