For a long time prostate cancer did not get the media coverage it deserves and wasn't understood by most people.
Luckily in modern times, it is recognised as a common cancer with much effort and research goes into finding cures as well as trying to determine the cause.
At the moment the cause is still unknown, but there are many successful treatments, and as long as the cancer is detected before spreading to the bone survival rates are getting better and better.
There are prostate cancer societies and charities that provide support for those who suffer from the cancer.
These are places you can find information about the disease, as well as the support needed to help you through treatment.
The charities also provide funding for research into prostate cancers causes and treatments.
An example of one of these charities is the "Prostate Cancer Charity".
All the prostate cancer charities are always looking for people who are willing to take part in fundraising events.
If you have the time, there is not much more rewarding activity than raising money for such a worthy cause.
The internet also provides the means for men with prostate cancer to interact and help each other with emotional and physical advice.
The "Prostate Cancer Charity" for example has its own message board where people can talk about their experiences with the disease, and there are many other such examples.
Many men who have prostate cancer find it very beneficial to talk to people who have been through the same experience.