Glossary of Terms

A treatment that uses a laser to heat and remove tumor tissue.

Cancer that is completely inside the prostate gland.

Cancer that has grown just outside the prostate and may have reached nearby tissues or lymph nodes in the pelvis, but has not spread to distant parts of the body like the bones or other organs.

Small, bean-shaped organs found throughout the body. They are an important part of the immune system. They also help to drain extra fluid from the body.