Prostate cancer is a type of malignant tumor that affects older men. It occurs when cancerous cells start to grow in the prostate gland – which is located under the bladder and near the rectum. After getting a prostate cancer diagnosis, you’ll probably have a lot of questions you need answering. Don’t be afraid to talk honestly to your physician and explain all your concerns. To help you know what you should ask, we’ve gathered some questions that can be important to ask your doctor (source: Mayo Clinic website):

1. How large is my tumor?

2. Has the cancer spread beyond my prostate?

3. What is my PSA level?

4. What kind of treatment options do I have?

5. What do you think is the best treatment option for me?

6. Will my treatments have side effects?

7. Will I need cancer treatment right away? What is the chance my prostate cancer will be cured with treatment?

8. Should I see a specialist? What will that cost, and will my insurance cover it?

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