Stages of Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a malignant tumour in the prostate and there are several stages of development. Most prostate cancers develop slowly and do not cause any symptoms. Fast-growing prostate cancer is less common. The risk of getting prostate cancer increases with age. The average age for diagnosis of prostate cancer is 69. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in elderly men. The survival rate for prostate cancer is relatively high and is still rising. The prostate slowly grows as men grow older. All decisions about the right treatment pathway for you are taken after careful consideration of the classification of the tumour, your prognosis, your general state of health, the availability of treatment options in your hospital, and your personal preferences and values. The most critical factors for selecting treatment are the stage and the aggressiveness of the disease.