Veterans and their families can face unique considerations when navigating prostate cancer care. Explore patient stories, expert guidance, and resources to help you understand VA care, discuss treatment options with your care team, and navigate life beyond diagnosis.
Veterans face a higher risk of prostate cancer than the general population.1
Around 15,000 Veterans are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year.2
More than 200,000 Veterans are prostate cancer survivors.2
Patient Videos
Patient-Clinician Discussion
Army Veteran David Atkinson and Dr. Julie Graff discuss navigating prostate cancer care through the VA. Hear how genetic testing, treatment options, and a collaborative care team have shaped David's experience with metastatic prostate cancer, and what Veterans should know about accessing resources through the VA.
Expert Guidance for Navigating VA Care
Expert Perspective
Veterans receiving prostate cancer care through the VA have access to multidisciplinary specialists, advanced imaging, genetic testing, clinical trials, and survivorship resources. Learn how these services can support informed treatment decisions and long-term care.
Veterans Support
Dr. Robert Montgomery explains how Veterans can advocate for multidisciplinary care, active surveillance, and second opinions when making treatment decisions. He also discusses the growing role of genetic testing, clinical trials, and new programs.
Learn MoreClinical Trial Guidance
In this video, two Veterans share their experiences participating in a prostate cancer clinical trial, including what helped them make the decision, what they learned along the way, and what other Veterans may want to ask their care team.
Infographic Map
This guide provides an overview of prostate cancer care and resources that may be available to Veterans through the VA. Explore a Veteran's prostate cancer journey from the screening and diagnosis through treatment and follow-up care. Download or save this guide to help you and your family navigate care and support within the VA.
Download VA Journey GuideReferences
1. Hernandez KM, Venkat A, Elbers DC, et al. Prostate cancer patient stratification by molecular signatures in the Veterans Precision Oncology Data Commons. Cold Spring Harbor Molecular Case Studies. 2023;9(4):a006298. doi:10.1101/mcs.a006298. PMID: 38050021. PMCID: PMC10815278.
2. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. VA Prostate Cancer Screening and Treatment for Veterans: Clinical Pathways. Veterans Health Library. Last annual review date: February 1, 2026. Accessed June 16, 2026.
