The Real Risk of Prostate Cancer #shorts

Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer will never die from it. Yet it's still the second leading cause of cancer death in men. Here's what matters: if you're diagnosed with Gleason 6 or grade group one prostate cancer, your chance of dying from it is one percent or less. That's with surveillance, not immediate treatment. But there's something deeply concerning we need to address. Even with these low-risk cancers, suicide rates measurably increase after diagnosis. Men are ending their lives over something with a one percent chance of ever causing harm. This tells me we need better conversations about what a prostate cancer diagnosis actually means. Not every cancer requires aggressive treatment, and understanding your specific situation can be life-saving in more ways than one. If you or someone you love is facing this diagnosis, please ask your doctor about active surveillance and what your grade group really means. #shorts