Anil Dhawan Anil Dhawan Asked 6 months ago

How long can a man live with prostate cancer?

My father's friend was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. He's quite worried about it. I'm trying to understand the prognosis a bit better for him. How long can a man live with prostate cancer, generally speaking?

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Kriti Saxena Kriti Saxena Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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Prostate cancer is often very slow-growing, and many men live for 10, 15, or even more years after diagnosis. Managing long-term hormonal conditions myself has taught me how unpredictable chronic illnesses can be. It is always best to stay supportive, follow the oncologist's treatment plan, and not make assumptions on our own.

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Look, prostate cancer is not an immediate death sentence, many men live normal lives for decades with it. But you can't just sit on it; you need to get the stage and grade checked by a proper oncologist. Don't waste time on gossip, get the right medical treatment started and stay disciplined.

Gurbachan Singh Gurbachan Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

By God's grace, prostate cancer is often slow, and elderly men can live with it for many long years. Eating clean homemade food and fresh fruits keeps the body strong during old age. However, you must keep visiting the hospital and following the doctor's medicine, as home remedies cannot cure cancer.

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Anjali Deshpande Anjali Deshpande Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, prostate cancer can be managed for many years, sometimes even 10 to 20 years if detected early. Actually, modern treatments have become very advanced now, so there is no need to get scared. Just consult a good cancer specialist and keep doing regular follow-up tests, ho na.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Many men live for 10-15 years or more because prostate cancer is usually very slow-growing. Always consult an oncologist for case-specific details.

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Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Please do not trust any random survival statistics or 'miracle herb' remedies you read on internet forums. Prostate cancer behavior depends entirely on the specific Gleason score and stage of the patient. Only a certified urologist or oncologist can tell you the realistic prognosis after proper biopsy and scans.

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