The American Cancer Society reports about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime and there’s estimated to be more than 300,000 new cases of prostate cancer this year.

The aggressiveness of a cancer is based on several factors, including the tumor's grade and stage, and the cells' genetic fingerprint.

Dr. Kelly Stratton answered the most frequently asked questions in prostate cancer regarding localized prostate cancer care, including surgery and focal therapy.

A cancer researcher recounts his father's prostate cancer diagnosis journey, highlighting the decision-making process between treatment options or active surveillance. The narrative provides insights into dealing with prostate cancer,

Prostate cancer occurs in the prostate gland which regulates hormone levels in men. If the cancer is aggressive and spreads throughout the body it can be deadly. Dr. Read said men must be vigilant about their screening and treatment in their older age.

According to Dr. Carson Wong, a Urologist at Marietta Memorial Hospital, the disease is a type of cancer that grows on the prostate gland.