Learn About Prostate Cancer
Cancer is caused by malignant (cancerous) cells that grow and multiply without control. When cancer begins in the tissues of the prostate gland, it is called prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a malignant growth in the prostate (a sex gland in men found below the bladder and in front of the rectum).
Featured Treatment Areas
Adjuvant Therapy
Adjuvant therapy is a term used to describe interventions given before or after tumor surgery to maximize the effectiveness of cancer treatment, which includes chemotherapy, radiation and the newer targeted and biological therapies.
Claire & John Bertucci
Center for Genitourinary Cancers
The Claire & John Bertucci Center for Genitourinary Cancers is one of the largest, most experienced centers in New England for the treatment and care of patients with bladder, kidney, prostate and other genitourinary cancers.
PET-CT
PET-CT services are available in Boston, Chelsea and Danvers.
Programa de tratamiento del cáncer de próstata
Los expertos de nuestro programa ofrecen atención tanto para las formas de crecimiento lento como las más agresivas de cáncer de próstata.
Prostate Cancer Treatment Program
Experts in our program offer care for slow-growing and aggressive forms of prostate cancer.
Prostate MRI
Mass General Imaging provides prostate MRI services at Mass General Imaging - Boston and Mass General Imaging - Chelsea.
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Patient Gateway
The Patient Gateway provides secure online access to your health information whenever you need it. Check upcoming appointments, communicate with your doctor’s office, review medications and pay medical bills—all seamlessly online 24/7.