Prostate cancer often grows very slowly. If yours was caught early, usually stage I or II, you might not need to treat it right away if at all. Active surveillance might be a choice if you still want to cure it if it does get worse. Your doctor will do tests, including PSA blood tests and rectal exams, usually about every 3-6 months to check on the cancer. You might also have a biopsy, where your doctor takes a small piece of tissue from your prostate and checks it under a microscope.
Your doctor will keep a close eye on your health to be sure the disease doesn’t cause any problems for you. If it does, your doctor will talk to you about starting treatment.