How Did I Get Prostate Cancer and What Are My Treatment Options?
Oct 21, 2025
Prostate cancer accounts for nearly one-third of cancers in men, and unfortunately, it’s on the rise, according to statistics from The American Cancer Society. There’s also good news, though: Prostate cancer deaths are on a steady decline, with innovators like Dr. David B. Samadi leading the charge in saving lives and restoring quality of life.
Dr. Samadi, a world-renowned surgeon specializing in prostate cancer treatment, is known for his empathy and compassion in guiding men through the scary and uncertain period after diagnosis. It all starts with education.
Dr. Samadi helps men understand both why prostate cancer happens and what kind of treatment options are available — because when it comes to your health, knowledge is power.
There isn’t one single cause of prostate cancer. Instead, several factors often come together to increase disease risk:
About three in five prostate cancer cases (60%) occur in men who are aged 65 or older. Risk climbs even further as age continues to advance.
If your father, brother, or another close male relative had prostate cancer, your risk is higher, too. Certain inherited genetic mutations, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, can also play a role.
Black men are diagnosed with prostate cancer at higher rates — and often at younger ages — than men of other racial or ethnic backgrounds.
While genetics and age can’t be controlled, you can control your lifestyle. Diets high in red or processed meats, lack of exercise, and extra weight may contribute to a higher risk of prostate cancer.
One study even showed that men with prostate cancer who ate poultry (unprocessed chicken) instead of red meat like steak actually lived longer.
Other factors may play a role, but the exact cause is often a combination of unique factors for each man. Knowing these factors doesn’t mean you could have prevented your diagnosis. Many men develop prostate cancer with no obvious risk factors.
What matters now is knowing that highly effective treatment is available.
Prostate cancer treatment has advanced tremendously in recent years. The right approach for you depends on the stage of your cancer, your overall health, and your personal preferences. Effective options include:
For slow-growing prostate cancers, Dr. Samadi may recommend the “watch-and-wait” approach called active surveillance over immediate intervention. Regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and imaging tests are the foundation of active surveillance.
Targeted radiation therapy can kill prostate cancer cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissues. This non-surgical option works well for certain prostate cancer cases.
For advanced cases of prostate cancer, medications that reduce hormone levels or directly attack cancer cells may be used, either alone or in combination with surgery or radiation.
Surgical removal of the prostate (prostatectomy) is a definitive prostate cancer solution, particularly for localized prostate cancer. This is where Dr. Samadi’s expertise truly shines.
He’s world-renowned for creating the Samadi Modified Advanced Robotic Technique (SMART), a groundbreaking approach to robotic prostatectomy.
SMART combines the precision of robotics with Dr. Samadi’s extensive surgical experience to remove the cancer while preserving urinary continence and sexual function whenever possible.
After thousands of successful surgeries using this highly advanced technique, Dr. Samadi is known internationally as one of the most trusted names in prostate cancer treatment.
If you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, know this: It’s not the end, it’s the beginning of your journey back to wellness. Dr. Samadi understands that prostate cancer may feel like a devastating diagnosis, but he wants you to know that with the right approach, men can and do live long, healthy lives after treatment.
Whether you have questions about prostate cancer treatment or you’re due for a check-up, we’re here to help. Call Dr. Samadi's Central Midtown Manhattan, New York, office today, or schedule a visit online at your convenience.