Stage 2 prostate cancer is considered localized, meaning the cancer is still confined entirely within the prostate gland and has not spread to nearby lymph nodes (node 0 or N0) or distant parts of the body (metastasis 0 or M0).

“As a two-time prostate cancer survivor, I enjoy today as if it will be my last,” Jesse said. “I engage every man I meet about my journey, and how I am no longer afraid of tomorrow, because I have listened to modern science and engaged in available treatment opportunities.”

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking and trending news for CBS News' HealthWatch. A ...

Mical Roy is an Austin-based senior manager in public affairs, a prostate cancer survivor, and a content writer. He's also the co-founder of the Pink and Blue Affair, an annual event in Bastrop County that raises awareness about breast and prostate cancer.

Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed last week with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The news has raised lots of questions about the typically slow-growing disease, including why it was detected in the president at ...