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Urology - Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer
Prostate Biopsy
Surgery
Cystoscopy
Kidney Stones
Haematuria
Causes of Prostate Cancer
Diagnosis
Treatment Options
Prostate Brachytherapy
Radical Prostatectomy Surgery
Cryosurgery
Radiation Therapy
Chemotherapy
Hormonal Therapy
Observation - "Active Surveillance"
Other Resources
Reasons For a Prostate Biopsy
What Happens During a Prostate Biopsy?
Before the Biopsy
Results of the Biopsy
Surgery for Cancer
Surgery for BPH
The Procedure
After the Procedure
The Operation
After the Operation

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer (2,700 cases are diagnosed annually in New Zealand).  It is estimated that the lifetime risk of clinical cancer is approximately 8 to 10 per cent.

Prostate cancer is extremely rare under 45 (<1% of cases) and its incidence increases with increasing age.

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