Prostate Cancer:
Overview
Every year, over a quarter of a million American men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Older men are at particular risk. So are those with a family history of prostate cancer. That’s the bad news. The good news is that when caught and treated early, there’s a 90% cure rate for prostate cancer. Thanks to a variety of advanced treatment options available today, including the remarkable new da Vinci® Surgical System at UVa Health System, there is definitely life — and a good life — after prostate cancer.