Is It Possible to Slow Prostate Cancer Progression?
Aug 20, 2025
With the right approach, it’s possible to live a full, active life while keeping prostate cancer under control. At the forefront of this conversation is internationally renowned prostate cancer expert, Dr. David Samadi.
Having performed over 10,000 successful robotic prostate surgeries, Dr. Samadi brings unmatched experience and compassion to every patient encounter.
He developed the Samadi Modified Advanced Robotic Technique (SMART), a precise and nerve-sparing approach to prostate removal that has helped men around the globe reclaim their lives after prostate cancer.
But it doesn’t start with surgery: For many men, prostate cancer diagnosis happens early, and delaying disease progression is often the first treatment goal. Here’s what you should know.
More than four in five cases of prostate cancer (80%) are diagnosed in early, or localized, stages where the cancer is confined to the prostate gland. At this point, Dr. Samadi might recommend a more conservative approach if you’re at low risk for cancer spreading.
For example, active surveillance is a common approach in which Dr. Samadi closely monitors the cancer over time. But slowing disease progression takes things a step further than active surveillance. It means taking proactive steps to try and keep the prostate cancer from moving beyond the gland itself.
Dr. Samadi creates personalized prostate cancer management plans for every patient, but some of the most common ways you may be able to help slow its progression are:
Adopting a diet rich in certain nutrients — such as those found in cruciferous vegetables, tomatoes, legumes, and fatty fish — may help slow prostate cancer growth.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation also recommends limiting or avoiding certain foods that have been associated with a higher risk of prostate cancer progression, including:
For example, some studies show that men who eat a diet high in saturated fat are more likely to have their cancer spread, and one study showed that men who eat mainly fat from vegetable sources have a reduced risk of prostate cancer progression.
In the UCLA-led CAPFISH‑3 trial, men on an omega‑6‑low, omega‑3‑high diet, plus fish oil, saw a 15% decrease in tumor growth — versus a 24% increase in the control group — over a one-year period.
Other foods are under study, too; for example, some experts believe that antioxidant-rich foods may help slow prostate cancer growth.
A recent review showed that regular brisk walking or moderate-to-vigorous exercise for at least 150–300 minutes per week is associated with delayed prostate tumor progression and improved outcomes.
Maintaining a healthy weight and managing metabolic markers may also reduce your risk of prostate cancer progression. For example, a study showed that men who engaged in at least three hours of walking weekly (at a rapid pace) had a nearly 60% lower incidence of prostate cancer progression, versus men who engaged in less exercise.
Dr. Samadi coordinates your approach to prostate cancer treatment. He provides steady, reassuring guidance about monitoring the disease, as well as your diet, exercise routine, treatment plan, and more.
With a dedicated approach and early diagnosis, you have an excellent chance of slowing prostate cancer progression.
If your prostate cancer does eventually progress, you’re in the very best hands. While many doctors are hard to reach or lack time for deeper discussions, Dr. Samadi is anything but typical. He helps you understand your PSA levels, imaging, and biopsy results and guides you in optimal decision-making.
Known for his warmth, accessibility, and surgical excellence, he makes himself available to patients, even sharing his phone number so men can feel supported and heard. His patients often leave glowing reviews, and many travel internationally to seek his care.
Should you need surgery, Dr. Samadi is known as one of the world’s most respected robotic prostate surgery specialists and has an outstanding success record. Most men return to full urinary and sexual function thanks to his advanced, nerve-sparing technique.
If you or someone you love is facing prostate cancer, don’t wait to get answers. Whether you’re exploring active surveillance or want to know your options for surgical treatment, Dr. David Samadi is here to guide you every step of the way.
To make an appointment, call our Central Midtown Manhattan, New York, office today, or use our easy online booking feature to schedule a visit at your convenience.