Can a man survive prostate cancer?

Yes: With early detection, treatment, and close follow-up, one can definitely survive prostate cancer. It depends on the stage (extent) of the cancer, the overall health of the individual, and the response to treatment.

Yes: About 18% of men are eventually diagnosed with prostate cancer, but the incidence is even greater- by the time men reach their 70's the majority may have prostate cancer. Yet only 3% of men die from prostate cancer (this is still a lot of men). Thus, the vast majority of men who develop prostate cancer do not die from it. 92% of men diagnosed with prostate cancer survive at least 10 years.

Yes : 1 in 6 get it only 1 in 40 will die 100 % 5 year survival with localized disease and no treatment.

Yes: Most men with screen-detected prostate cancer will not die of their disease. Age at diagnosis is probably the most important factor in this prediction (ie, life expectancy). Some men with high grade prostate cancers may be diagnosed with advanced disease or may progress to advanced stages despite treatment. These men are at greatest risk of death, but fortunately represent a minority of cases.