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The prognosis for men diagnosed with prostate cancer before it has spread is excellent. These are the facts according to the 2007 Cancer Facts & Figures from the American Cancer Society. The survival rate for men whose prostate cancer is found while it’s still in only the prostate is about 100%. Doctors find 90% of all prostate cancers while they’re still in this stage. The overall survival rates for all stages combined are also good.
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The 5-year survival rate approaches 100% for all stages combined.
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The 10-year survival rate is 93%.
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The 15-year survival rate is 77%.