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Breast and prostate cancer are among the most common cancers diagnosed in women and men, respectively. A diagnosis of breast or prostate cancer can have a devastating impact on emotional health and intimate relations. But if you or someone you know is suffering from breast cancer or prostate cancer, you're not alone. Consumer Reports Health can help with the best research about breast and prostate cancers, and expert evidence and advice about treatment options.
Key points for people with breast cancer
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More women live with breast cancer than die from it.
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Each generation of women has a better chance of surviving breast cancer than their mothers' generation.
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There are two main types of breast cancer treatments: local treatment, such as surgery and radiation therapy, and whole-body treatment, such as chemotherapy and hormone treatment. |
Key points for people with prostate cancer
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Prostate cancer is a serious disease, but it usually grows slowly. This means you can live for years without symptoms.
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If you are older when you get prostate cancer, you may never have any symptoms. You have a strong chance of surviving your cancer and dying of something else.
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There are several treatments available for prostate cancer, but they can have serious side effects. And doctors do not know enough about whether they work or which prostate cancer treatment is best.
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