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© 2025 Chamberlain University LLC. All rights reserved Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy and Prostate Cancer Jamal Maduibike (pronouns he/him/his), 52 years old, is diagnosed with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The client states, ”My brother was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year. Is this the same thing?” Which response by the nurse practitioner (NP) is most appropriate? “BPH is an enlargement of the prostate gland that restricts the flow of urine but does not lead to cancer.” “BPH is a malignant condition that will require chemotherapy and possibly surgery to remove the gland.” “BPH is a benign tumor that does not spread to any other part of the body.” “BPH can lead to prostate cancer, so you will be monitored closely over the next year.”