The frequency of prostate cancer is rising rapidly and is expected to double within the next 10 to 15 years. Unlike many other cancers, prostate cancer cannot be prevented by lifestyle modifications alone, nor can it be significantly reduced through conventional public health measures. Every clinically significant prostate cancer has the potential to cause harm, and every cancer begins as a small lesion before growing into a life-threatening disease. Better diagnostic toolsThe management of localised prostate cancer has changed dramatically over the past two decades. Traditional treatmentsHistorically, the two main treatments for localised prostate cancer were radical prostatectomy (surgical removal of the prostate) and radiotherapy (radiation directed at the prostate).
