Is prostate cancer more likely as you get older?

Yes. The incidence rises sharply from the 50s onward, and it is especially common in men 70 and older. Family history, diet, and obesity are also risk factors.

Does every prostate cancer need to be treated?

No. Slow-growing, well-differentiated cancer may be managed by observation (watchful waiting) rather than active treatment, depending on the patient's health and cancer stage.

What treatments are available for prostate cancer?

Options include surgery (prostatectomy), radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and watchful waiting. Treatment is tailored to the cancer's progression and the patient's health.

What side effects can occur after surgery?

The main ones are urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction, so thorough consultation before surgery and a recovery program afterward are essential.

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Prostate Cancer

A high-risk disease with almost no early symptoms, so regular screening is critical.

Prostate cancer: a fast diagnosis is treatment in itself.
Goldman promises fast, accurate diagnosis.

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Prostate cancer is a high-risk disease that is hard to detect early because it has almost no early symptoms.
Regular screening and accurate diagnosis determine survival rates and treatment outcomes.

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What is prostate cancer?

Normal cells die naturally after dividing and growing, but when this process goes wrong, they do not die and instead multiply rapidly.
These abnormal cells form a malignant tumor, and when it develops in the prostate, it becomes prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer seen on biopsy

Normal Prostate Tissue
Prostate Cancer Tissue

Prostate cancer:
a warning sign that approaches quietly

Prostate cancer is the fastest-growing of the top 10 cancers in recent years.
Because there are almost no symptoms in the early stages, it is hard to notice, so early detection through regular screening is essential.

5-Year Growth in Patients Treated for Major Cancers

Among major cancers, prostate cancer's patient count rose most, by 39.2%, underscoring the need for early detection and management.

* Source: National Health Insurance Service, National Assembly audit materials (2023)

40%

30%

20%

10%

39.2%

Prostate Cancer

32.9%

Kidney Cancer

31.6%

Pancreatic Cancer

27.5%

Breast Cancer

26.6%

Lung Cancer

Prostate cancer: why does it occur?

In Korea, too, prostate cancer is surging due to changes in diet,
and the growing elderly population and advances in various diagnostic methods are also contributing to the rising incidence.

Age and Male Hormones

Age is the most important risk factor, with cases rising sharply after 50, and male hormones influence the growth of cancer cells.
Family History and Genetics

If your father, brother, or another family member has had prostate cancer, your risk is higher.
Diet and Obesity

A diet high in fatty red meat and obesity are known to raise the risk.

Other known risk factors include race and long-term occupational exposure to hazardous substances (pesticides, organic solvents, metal dust, etc.).
Source: National Cancer Information Center (National Cancer Center)

Prostate cancer:
what symptoms accompany it?

Prostate cancer has no early symptoms, so early detection is not easy.
At Goldman, our experienced medical team promises a rapid response through precise diagnosis and tailored treatment.

Symptoms within the prostate Metastatic symptoms

Frequency

The number of times you urinate increases.
Nocturia

You wake at least once during sleep to urinate.
Residual Urine Sensation

You feel as if urine remains even after voiding.
Urinary Urgency

A sudden, hard-to-hold urge to urinate.
Acute / Complete Urinary Retention

Urine suddenly cannot be passed.
Hematuria / Hematospermia

Blood appears mixed in the urine or semen.

Bone Pain

Intermittent severe pain in the lower back and hips.
Swelling (Edema)

Lymph node metastasis can cause swelling.
Neurological Impairment

Spinal cord compression can impair nerves in the legs.
Metastasis to Other Organs

Rarely, it spreads to other organs and impairs their function.
Worsening Voiding Difficulty

Metastasis reduces bladder function, making urination harder.
Fatigue and Weight Loss

Metastasis causes overall decline, fatigue, and weight loss.

Prostate cancer:
early screening is important.

Prostate cancer has no early symptoms, so screening is easily neglected, but the cure rate reaches 95% when diagnosed early.
Goldman promises accurate early diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, along with systematic follow-up care.

PHI (Prostate Health Index)

A blood test accurately assesses risk, cutting unnecessary biopsies by up to half.

Illustration of a digital rectal examination

Digital Rectal Examination (DRE)

The prostate is checked via the anus for nodules, firmness, and asymmetry to detect cancer.

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test

It rises with prostate cancer, but cancer is possible even when low, so it is combined with other tests.

Prostate Ultrasound

A safe, painless test of the prostate's size, interior and surrounding tissue.

Painless Biopsy

With transrectal ultrasound, prostate tissue is sampled under light anesthesia to check for cancer.

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Treatment criteria also differ by stage.

The three key points in prostate cancer treatment are
early detection through regular screening, treatment at the optimal time, and post-surgical care to prevent recurrence, and all of these must be considered.

Treatment by Stage of Progression

Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer

STEP 01

When the cancer is confined within the prostate,
we aim for a cure through surgery while minimizing side effects.
Treatment of Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer

STEP 02

The cancer has spread beyond the prostate but has not metastasized to the lymph nodes or other sites; surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy are combined to improve treatment results.
Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer

STEP 03

The cancer has spread to surrounding organs, lymph nodes, or bones — a stage at which a cure is difficult.In this case, pain relievers, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone-suppression therapy are used.

Prostate cancer treatment:
how does it proceed?

Prostate cancer treatment differs depending on the stage and whether the cancer has spread.
Treatment tailored to each patient's condition, such as surgery, radiation, or hormone therapy, is important.

Radical Prostatectomy

A Goldman Urology Clinic specialist consulting with a patient

Surgery suits healthy patients with localized prostate cancer; complications must be discussed first.

Radiation Therapy

For localized prostate cancer; considering age and side effects, it may replace surgery.

Watchful Waiting

A Goldman Urology Clinic specialist examining a patient

With a short life expectancy and slow-growing cancer, the course is observed rather than treated, for quality of life.

Hormone Therapy

Blocks male hormones to suppress cancer growth; mainly for advanced prostate cancer, with limited long-term effect.

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Prostate cancer treatment:
post-surgical care is key.

Drawing on extensive clinical data, Goldman provides systematic follow-up and aftercare
to prevent side effects and recurrence after prostate cancer surgery.

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Early detection through regular screening
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Treatment carried out at the optimal time
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Post-operative care to prevent recurrence and minimize side effects

A complication of radiation therapy: hemorrhagic cystitis

· Because the prostate is adjacent to the bladder, some radiation can also reach the bladder during radiation therapy.

· Damage to the radiation-sensitive bladder lining and blood vessels can lead to hemorrhagic cystitis.

· These symptoms may appear months to years later rather than right after treatment.

It’s Advanced! Prostate cancer treatment:
the BIG 5 reasons Goldman leads the way

Anyone can treat, but few places diagnose precisely and treat differently.
Goldman delivers results through diagnosis that never misses the cause and extensive treatment experience.

Full coverage, right through to biopsy

Beyond ultrasound, when needed we proceed straight to a biopsy — quickly and accurately, all in one visit.

No pain, with painless anesthesia!

Experienced specialists give painless anesthesia to minimize biopsy anxiety and pain.

Thorough follow-up care that leaves no room for recurrence

Systematic follow-up, including regular biopsies, effectively manages recurrence risk.

Aftercare that takes responsibility for complications, too

We carefully manage post-surgical complications like incontinence and erectile dysfunction to protect quality of life.

From testing to treatment, a One Day System

Early diagnosis matters most in prostate cancer, so Goldman offers fast, accurate same-day testing.

Resolve your prostate cancer questions right now.

Goldman's know-how gives clear answers to patients' questions.

Yes.
The incidence rises sharply from the 50s onward, and it is especially common in men 70 and older.
Family history, diet, and obesity are also risk factors.
No. Slow-growing, well-differentiated cancer may be managed by observation (watchful waiting) rather than active treatment, depending on the patient's health and cancer stage.
Options include surgery (prostatectomy), radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and watchful waiting.
Treatment is tailored to the cancer's progression and the patient's health.
The main ones are urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction, so thorough consultation before surgery and a recovery program afterward are essential.