Prostate cancer: Learn about your options and treatments

The UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center – Wisconsin's only comprehensive cancer center, as designated by the National Cancer Institute – has a team of experts who will provide you with a customized treatment plan for prostate cancer.

Overview

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men and will be diagnosed in 1 in 7 men in their lifetime. 

At the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center, we can help you find a prostate cancer specialist quickly so it can be treated in its earliest stages. We are the only comprehensive cancer center in Wisconsin. This designation comes from the National Cancer Institute. It means we offer innovative treatments and clinical trials. It also speaks to our commitment to research, prevention and improving cancer care. 

Here, you get a personalized treatment plan. A skilled team of experts from multiple disciplines works with you to put this plan together while addressing all your needs. Together, we strive to make a challenging time easier and less stressful for you.

Tests and symptoms

Finding prostate cancer

We usually find prostate cancer through screening tests or when you report symptoms of the disease.

Treatments and research

Helping you find the right treatment

There are many treatments for prostate cancer. Our team works together to decide which one is best for you.

Treatment decisions are highly individualized, and we do not believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach.  Factors we consider is where cancer is in the body, genetic makeup of the cancer and the likelihood that your cancer will cause problems.

Depending on your circumstances, our goals include: 

  • Eliminating your cancer 

  • Improving your quality of life

  • Keeping your cancer from getting worse

  • Improving your quality of life

Meet our team

We care for you — and about you

A team of prostate cancer experts will provide your care at the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

The team includes urologists, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists. Other specialists such as health psychologists, nutritionists, genetic counselors, advanced practice providers, might be part of your team as well. Before, during and after your treatment, they work together to address your needs.

Locations

Find a location near you

Patient support and services

More ways we can help

To support you as you deal with prostate cancer, we offer a number of services and informational resources.