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This fact sheet is for men who have been diagnosed with localised prostate cancer – cancer that hasn't spread outside the prostate gland. It explains what localised prostate cancer is, what your test results mean, and the treatment options available.

Last updated: April 2019
To be reviewed: September 2021

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