Prostate Cancer FAQs in New York, NY
A prostate cancer diagnosis, or even an abnormal PSA, raises dozens of questions. Which tests do I need? Should I have surgery or radiation? Is active surveillance safe? To help you prepare for conversations with your care team, Dr. David Samadi and Prostate Cancer 911 have organized answers to the most common questions by topic. Choose a category below to learn more, then call (212) 365-5000 if you would like to discuss your situation personally.
Browse Prostate Cancer FAQs by Topic
General FAQs
Answers to the most common questions about prostate cancer, treatment options, recovery, and scheduling with Dr. Samadi.
Prostate Screening FAQs
When to start screening, how often to be tested, and what the digital rectal exam and PSA test involve.
PSA Test FAQs
What PSA measures, what affects your results, and what to do if your PSA is high. See also our elevated PSA page.
Active Surveillance FAQs
Who qualifies for monitoring instead of immediate treatment, and how surveillance works over time.
Robotic Surgery FAQs
How robotic prostatectomy is performed, recovery expectations, and outcomes. Learn more on our robotic surgery page.
Radiation Therapy FAQs
How external beam radiation and brachytherapy work, along with their side effects.
CyberKnife FAQs
Questions about stereotactic body radiation therapy delivered with the CyberKnife system.
Hormone Therapy FAQs
When androgen deprivation therapy is used, how it works, and what side effects to expect.
HIFU FAQs
How high-intensity focused ultrasound treats prostate cancer and who may be a candidate.
Prepare for Your Consultation
Reading about prostate cancer can help you ask better questions, but no FAQ can replace a personal evaluation of your PSA history, pathology, and imaging. Our prostate cancer guide offers an in-depth look at prevention, diagnosis, staging, and treatment. When you are ready, call Prostate Cancer 911 at (212) 365-5000 to meet with Dr. Samadi.
Quick Answers About Prostate Cancer
What is the survival rate for prostate cancer?
When prostate cancer is found before it spreads beyond the prostate, the five-year relative survival rate is more than 99%.
At what age should I start prostate cancer screening?
Most men should discuss screening around age 50, while higher-risk men should begin at 45, or as early as 40 with a strong family history.
Does every prostate cancer need treatment?
No. Many low-risk prostate cancers can be safely monitored with active surveillance. See our active surveillance FAQs.
Is surgery or radiation better for prostate cancer?
Both can cure localized prostate cancer. The right choice depends on your cancer, age, health, and priorities, which Dr. Samadi will review with you.
What is robotic prostatectomy?
Robotic prostatectomy is minimally invasive surgery to remove the prostate using the da Vinci system. Dr. Samadi uses his SMART Surgery technique.
What is HIFU?
HIFU, or high-intensity focused ultrasound, uses focused sound waves to heat and destroy targeted areas of prostate tissue in carefully selected patients.
How do I ask Dr. Samadi a question about my case?
Call (212) 365-5000 or request an appointment for a personal consultation.
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