Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in American men other than skin cancer. More than 230,000 new cases of the disease will be diagnosed in 2006 and more than 27,000 men will die of it, according to the American Cancer Society. However, because of earlier detection and better treatment, the death rate for prostate cancer is going down.
Take our brief questionnaire to estimate your risk for prostate cancer.
This test is provided for educational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for a medical consultation with a qualified health professional.","");
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Prostate cancer rates increase sharply with age, with more than 75 percent of cases diagnosed in men ages 65 and older. And for reasons that aren’t completely understood, prostate cancer is significantly more common among blacks than among whites, while Asian immigrants to the United States have much lower rates.
Because early detection is key, the society also recommends the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and the digital rectal exam be offered annually beginning at age 50. Men at high risk should begin testing at age 45.
Unfortunately, not all medical experts agree on testing guidlines. The best advice: discuss the benefits of testing with your doctor.
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Unfortunately, there are many risk factors you can’t do anything about. Prostate cancer rates increase sharply with age, with more than 75 percent of cases diagnosed in men ages 65 and older. And for reasons that aren’t completely understood, prostate cancer is significantly more common among blacks than among whites, while Asian immigrants to the United States have much lower rates.
Fathers and brothers of patients have twice the risk of men with no affected relatives, while men with three affected relatives face an 11-fold increased risk. Men whose female relatives have breast cancer are also at higher-than-average risk. Male hormones stimulate prostate cancer growth, making high hormone levels yet another risk factor.
There are some steps you can take to reduce your risk of the dreaded cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends a low-fat diet with five servings a day of fruits and vegetables, plus plenty of physical activity. Red meat and smoking should be avoided.
Because early detection is key, the society also recommends the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and the digital rectal exam be offered annually beginning at age 50. Men at high risk should begin testing at age 45.
Unfortunately, not all medical experts agree on testing guidlines. The best advice: discuss the benefits of testing with your doctor.
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Unfortunately, there are many risk factors you can’t do anything about. Prostate cancer rates increase sharply with age, with more than 75 percent of cases diagnosed in men ages 65 and older. And for reasons that aren’t completely understood, prostate cancer is significantly more common among blacks than among whites, while Asian immigrants to the United States have much lower rates.
Fathers and brothers of patients have twice the risk of men with no affected relatives, while men with three affected relatives face an 11-fold increased risk. Men whose female relatives have breast cancer are also at higher than average risk. Male hormones stimulate prostate cancer growth, making high hormone levels yet another risk factor.
There are some steps you can take to reduce your risk of the dreaded cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends a low-fat diet with five servings a day of fruits and vegetables, plus plenty of physical activity. Red meat and smoking should be avoided.
Because early detection is key, the society also recommends the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and the digital rectal exam be offered annually beginning at age 50. Men at high risk should begin testing at age 45.
Unfortunately, not all medical experts agree on testing guidlines. The best advice: discuss the benefits of testing with your doctor.
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