Stages of prostate cancer

If you have prostate cancer, you might be told it’s at a certain stage. This describes whether or not it has spread to other parts of your body, and how far. Knowing the stage of your cancer helps you and your doctors to decide on the best treatment for you.

• Stage 1: the cancer is only in the prostate and the tumour is a small size
• Stage 2: the cancer is still only in the prostate, but the tumour is bigger in size
• Stage 3: the cancer has spread just outside the prostate, but not to the lymph nodes or surrounding organs
• Stage 4: the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, such as nearby lymph nodes, surrounding organs such as the liver and the bones. This is also known as metastatic cancer.

With all types of prostate cancer, there are options of treatment and support that can help you including traditional healing and cultural practices.