Post by etiosliva143 on Nov 9, 2011 5:32:08 GMT -5
One of the most important factors affecting prostate cancer survival rates is the stage at which the cancer is diagnosed. Those with early-stage, local tumors have a better prognosis than men with late-stage cancers that have spread to other parts of their bodies. Likewise, individuals with an "unstaged" form of prostate cancer — those that doctors can't easily categorize — are often expected to live longer than those with late-stage cases. Additionally, the patient's response to treatment and his overall health status influence his chances of survival.