Newly Diagnosed?
If you've recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer, it's natural to have questions. You may be hearing unfamiliar terms, sorting through new information, or wondering what comes next. We've put together this starting point to help you slow things down, understand the basics, and choose the ASPI resource that fits where you are today.
When you’ve been diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer, you usually have time to make a thoughtful decision about what comes next. Take the time now to learn more about your options, so you can feel more confident about the conversations ahead.
Start with the resources below. They can help you understand what Active Surveillance means, make sense of unfamiliar language, and know where to go next. You don’t have to face this alone.
Active Surveillance is a method of closely monitoring prostate cancer instead of moving straight to treatment. For many men, it is the safest option when the cancer appears to be low risk or otherwise suitable for careful follow-up.
If you have low-risk prostate cancer, you usually have time to learn more, confirm the details, and make a thoughtful decision instead of rushing into treatment.
You're not ignoring your cancer. You're following a structured plan that may include PSA testing, imaging, doctor appointments, and biopsies over time.
The goal is to watch for meaningful change and move to treatment if it ever becomes necessary. Many men avoid or delay treatment and its unwanted side effects.
There is no need to read everything at once. If you want one place to begin, start with The Pathway. Then use the shorter resources below when you need a quick explanation or help with specific terms.
The Pathway is ASPI’s step-by-step guide for men considering or beginning Active Surveillance. It explains what Active Surveillance is, how monitoring works, which results matter, what questions to ask, and how to move through the first decisions one step at a time.
Read The Pathway
A clear online overview of what Active Surveillance is, who it may be for, how monitoring usually works, and how the plan can change if your results change.
Learn the Basics
Simple explanations of the terms you are most likely to hear and see throughout your prostate cancer journey, including PSA, MRI, biopsy, Grade Group, and risk category.
Open the GlossaryOnce you feel more comfortable with the basics, these ASPI resources can help you go deeper, hear from experts, and find support along the way.
A deeper look at guideline-based care and the research behind Active Surveillance.
Explore Evidence and GuidelinesQuick expert videos in plain language on PSA, MRI, biopsies, genetics, diet, exercise, anxiety, and more.
Browse Short VideosJoin patient-friendly webinars with doctors, specialists, researchers, advocates, and other men on this journey.
View Upcoming EventsIf anxiety is part of this experience, these resources may help you slow down, reflect, and feel more grounded.
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