Is prostate cancer curable?

Prostate cancer is curable in many cases – the key factor is the stage at which it is detected. If prostate cancer is detected and treated early, it is often curable. Even in later stages, there are effective ways to manage the disease and enable patients to live a long life. It is therefore important that you see your urologist for a check-up as soon as you notice the first symptoms.

Chances of recovery in the early stages
If prostate cancer is detected early and is still confined to the prostate, the chances of recovery are very good. In such cases, the disease can often be completely eradicated through surgery or radiotherapy. Many patients then go on to have a normal life expectancy.

If the cancer is at an advanced stage
If the cancer has already spread beyond the prostate or formed metastases, a complete cure is usually no longer possible. Nevertheless, there are effective treatments that can slow the progression of the disease and often maintain quality of life for many years.

Distinctive feature: Slow growth
Prostate cancer often grows slowly. As a result, many people affected – particularly older men – live with the condition for a long time without it becoming life-threatening. In some cases, close monitoring without immediate treatment is sufficient.