Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer typically arises from glandular cells of the prostate, a small gland that makes up part of the male reproductive system.1 The cancer typically grows slowly and initially remains confined to the prostate gland.2 When prostate cancer is detected early and is still confined to the gland, the chance of successful treatment is greater.2 The exact cause of prostate cancer remains unclear.2

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in men.2 The American Cancer Society estimates that 238,590 new cases will be diagnosed in the United States in 2013.3 An...