Prostate Cancer Information

Prostate cancer information is now much more widely available due to the increased visibility of this highly treatable type of cancer. It is most commonly diagnosed in men over 50, although occasionally it's found in younger men. Generally, risk factors include age, family history, race, diet, and certain microscopic prostate changes. The following articles will help you learn more about prostate cancer risk factors, symptoms, treatment options (including surgery and radiation), and follow-up care.

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Introduction

Prostate cancer, which affects a small gland found below the bladder, is second only to skin cancer for being the leading cancer diagnosis in American men. How can you prevent or manage this disease?

Risk Factors

Age, family history, race and diet are some of the factors that can affect whether or not you will get prostate cancer. What are your chances of getting the disease?

Screening

Prostate cancer can be found before symptoms appear, through a digital rectal exam and blood test. But is it wise to screen for prostate cancer? Experts share the pros and cons.

Symptoms

Prostate cancer is suspected when men see their regular doctor or urologist complaining of any of these ten symptoms. Find out if you could have prostate cancer.

Diagnosis

Scoping, ultrasound and prostate biopsy may be used to determine whether or not you have prostate cancer. Find out what to expect, and what will happen next after you get the results.

Staging

Prostate cancer is staged according to whether or not it has spread, and to what parts of the body. Blood tests, possibly accompanied by a bone scan, MRI or CT scan, will help your doctor determine...

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