Prostate Cancer: One Man's Story

What do Robert De Niro, Nelson Mandela, Rudy Giuliani, and Arnold Palmer have in common? They all overcame battles with prostate cancer, the most common cancer diagnosed in Canadian men. Read one man's story and find out how prostate cancer is prevented, diagnosed, and treated.
"You have prostate cancer"
Doug was 49 years old when he was diagnosed with Stage II prostate cancer. His experience can help you learn more about prostate cancer screening and diagnosis. read more >
Analyzing prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Canada. On average, 490 Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer every week, and 79 will die of it. read more >
Choosing a prostate cancer treatment
Deciding on a cancer treatment can be one of the most difficult decisions you will ever have to make. The important thing is that you understand the implications of one treatment over another, and that you have made the right decision for yourself. read more >
Life after prostate cancer
Once the cancer is removed, does life return to normal? read more >
What is your risk of prostate cancer?
Take this quiz to learn about what can affect your risk of developing prostate cancer. While we don't know the exact causes of cancer, there are trends that men with prostate cancer share. read more >



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