Print Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery. Departments that treat this condition Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Nuclear Medicine Therapy Oncology (Medical) Proton Beam Therapy Program Radiation Oncology Radiology Urology Areas that research this condition Radiology Research Urology Research Research Mayo surgeons explain all prostate cancer options Mayo Clinic doctors and scientists are leaders in prostate cancer research. Areas of focus include innovating diagnostic techniques, discovering and perfecting treatment options, understanding ways to improve quality of life, and analyzing long-term follow-up data. For decades, Mayo Clinic has been compiling a database of men who have had surgery for prostate cancer. Researchers use this information to monitor outcomes, search for trends, determine effective treatment and ensure overall quality of care. Prostate cancer research is conducted in coordination with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center receives funding from the National Cancer Institute and is designated as a comprehensive cancer center — recognition for an institution's scientific excellence and multidisciplinary resources focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. PublicationsSee a list of publications about prostate cancer by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine. Research Profiles Narrow your search By location Arizona Florida Minnesota View all View all physicians • Minnesota Cheville, John C. M.D. Minnesota Davis, Brian J. M.D., Ph.D. Minnesota Frank, Igor M.D. Minnesota Jenkins, Robert B. M.D., Ph.D. Minnesota Karnes, R. Jeffrey M.D. Minnesota Kwon, Eugene D. M.D. Minnesota Pisansky, Thomas M. M.D. Minnesota Smith, David I. Ph.D. Minnesota Thibodeau, Stephen N. Ph.D. Minnesota By Mayo Clinic Staff Prostate cancer care at Mayo Clinic Request an appointment Diagnosis & treatmentCare at Mayo Clinic Dec. 14, 2022 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Living with prostate cancer? Connect with others like you for support and answers to your questions in the Prostate Cancer support group on Mayo Clinic Connect, a patient community. Prostate Cancer Discussions Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself 508 Replies Thu, Mar 23, 2023 chevron-right Anyone on Pluvicto (Lu 177), a new drug for prostate cancer? 92 Replies Tue, Mar 21, 2023 chevron-right Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment 30 Replies Mon, Mar 20, 2023 chevron-right See more discussions Related Digital rectal exam Frequent sex: Does it protect against prostate cancer? Infographic: Prostate Cancer: Choline c-11 Pomegranate juice: A cure for prostate cancer? Prostate cancer Prostate Cancer backgrounder Prostate cancer metastasis: Where does prostate cancer spread? Prostate cancer prevention Prostate Cancer Q and A Prostate cancer stages Prostate cancer: Does PSA level affect prognosis? Prostate gland Transrectal biopsy of the prostate Show more related content Associated Procedures Ablation therapy Active surveillance for prostate cancer Bone scan Brachytherapy Chemotherapy Choline C-11 PET scan Cryoablation for cancer CT scan External beam radiation for prostate cancer MRI Prostatectomy Proton therapy PSA test Radiation therapy Ultrasound Show more associated procedures News from Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic Minute: Signs there is a problem with your prostate Nov. 07, 2022, 05:20 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic researchers identify drug resistance factors for advanced prostate cancer Sept. 22, 2022, 02:00 p.m. CDT Prostate cancer: screening and treatment Sept. 15, 2022, 03:00 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Minute: Importance of exercise for men with prostate cancer Sept. 13, 2022, 04:30 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Minute: Prostate biopsy technique reduces infection risk June 13, 2022, 04:20 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Living as a prostate cancer survivor Nov. 15, 2021, 12:57 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: What happens after a prostate cancer diagnosis? Sept. 13, 2021, 04:00 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Minute: Cancer isn't the only prostate problem for men June 14, 2021, 04:05 p.m. CDT Show more news from Mayo Clinic Products & Services Assortment of Pill Aids from Mayo Clinic Store Book: Man Overboard! Book: Mayo Clinic on Prostate Health Show more products and services from Mayo Clinic Prostate cancerSymptoms & causesDiagnosis & treatmentDoctors & departmentsCare at Mayo Clinic Research: It's All About Patients CON-20309674 Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions Prostate cancer