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Doctor discusses prostate cancer treatment with a patient at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.Virginia Piper Cancer Institute® – Abbott Northwestern Hospital

The Prostate Cancer Program promotes holistic care as it offers the benefits of the newest technology in prostate cancer treatment.

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male anatomy

The prostate gland is located at the base of your penis, just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It produces a fluid that carries semen during ejaculation. The size and shape of the prostate gland varies, but it is usually about 2 inches in diameter.

Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men. It is second only to lung cancer as the cause of cancer deaths.

However, our experts know that prostate cancer is very treatable. And they have the skills and compassion to bring you and your family through prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment.

What is prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer is cancer of the prostate gland which is part of the male reproductive system. The gland makes and stores seminal fluid, a milky fluid that nourishes sperm and is released to form part of semen.

Patient story

Neal and his wifeRiver Falls resident spent just one night in the hospital thanks to robotic surgery: Neal's story

When Robert Jensen, MD, found out he had prostate cancer, he chose to have robotic surgery. Now he's back to doing what he enjoys, like spending time with his grandson.

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KarenRiver Falls resident spent just one night in the hospital thanks to robotic surgery: Neal's story

When Robert Jensen, MD, found out he had prostate cancer, he chose to have robotic surgery. Now he's back to doing what he enjoys, like spending time with his grandson.

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are thankful for Neal's quick recovery.River Falls resident spent just one night in the hospital thanks to robotic surgery: Neal's story

When Robert Jensen, MD, found out he had prostate cancer, he chose to have robotic surgery. Now he's back to doing what he enjoys, like spending time with his grandson.


Source: Allina Patient Education, Prostate Cancer, can-ahc-14188 (3/02); Allina Patient Education, Prostate Seed Implant Therapy, radonc-ahc-23435 (1/09)
Reviewed by: Lisa Hiedeman, RN, nurse coordinator, Virginia Piper Cancer Institute Prostate Cancer Program; Heather Christie, RN, nurse coordinator, Virginia Piper Cancer Institute Prostate Cancer Program
First Published: 01/01/2009
Last Reviewed: 09/22/2009