US Medical Term · conditions
Prostate Cancer
Cáncer de próstata
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Prostate Cancer |
| Spanish (Español) | Cáncer de próstata |
| Chinese (中文) | 前列腺癌 |
| Korean (한국어) | 전립선암 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Ung thư tuyến tiền liệt |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Kanser sa prostate |
| Portuguese (Português) | Câncer de próstata |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | มะเร็งต่อมลูกหมาก |
| Japanese (日本語) | 前立腺がん |
What it means
Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor of the prostate gland, a walnut-sized gland in men that produces seminal fluid. It is the most common cancer in American men after skin cancer. Many prostate cancers grow slowly and may not cause symptoms for years. PSA blood tests and rectal exams help detect it early. Treatment options include active surveillance, surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy. Early-stage prostate cancer is often very treatable. Talk to your doctor about when to start screening, especially if you have a family history.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My doctor recommended a PSA test to screen for prostate cancer.
Mi médico me recomendó una prueba de PSA para detectar cáncer de próstata.
I have been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer and want to know my treatment options.
Me diagnosticaron cáncer de próstata en etapa temprana y quiero conocer mis opciones de tratamiento.
Is active surveillance appropriate for my type of prostate cancer?
¿Es la vigilancia activa apropiada para mi tipo de cáncer de próstata?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
C61 Malignant neoplasm of prostateRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026