Advanced prostate cancerAdvanced prostate cancer means that the cancer has moved beyond the prostate gland. It is not localized cancer (cancer that is only confined to the prostate gland). It may further be defined as locally advanced, regionally advanced, or metastatic cancer. Locally advanced cancer: The cancer has spread to tissues near the prostate gland, such as the seminal vesicles, or organs near the prostate, such as the bladder or rectum. Regionally advanced cancer: The cancer has spread beyond the prostate to the nearby lymph nodes. Metastatic cancer: The cancer has spread to other areas of the body, such as the lymph nodes and/or bones. Click to learn more. The suggested treatment options for a man with advanced cancer will most likely be different than for a man with localized cancer. Updated 10/09Always discuss everything you read on this web site with a qualified medical professional. Next: Prostate cancer statistics Disease 101 What is prostate cancer? What are the causes? Symptoms PSA testing Digital rectal exam Diagnosis Gleason score Staging Return from advanced prostate cancer to homepage Search Our Site  Custom Search References: Bostwick DG, Crawford DE, Higano CS, Roach M, eds. American Cancer Society’s Complete Guide to Prostate Cancer. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society Health Promotions; 2005. The American Cancer Society. Prostate Cancer. http://www.cancer.org. Accessed September 1, 2008.
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