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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. According to the American Cancer Society, about 174,500 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. Prostate cancer is very manageable and often curable. More than 98 percent of men with prostate cancer will live more than ten years after diagnosis. Learn how radiation therapy is used to treat prostate cancer.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Once a diagnosis of cancer has been made, you will probably talk with your primary care physician along with several cancer specialists, such as a surgeon, a medical oncologist and a radiation oncologist. You will want to ask these doctors about all your treatment options.

SURVIVOR CIRCLE

ASTRO established the Survivor Circle to honor cancer survivors and support groups during our Annual Meeting. The application period for both the Survivor Circle Award and Survivor Circle Grant are now open.