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- Identified in 1853
- Found exclusively in men
- Research is still ongoing to develop more effective treatments
- The Prostate Cancer Foundation is the largest philanthropic supporter of this research Prostate Cancer Foundation Frequently Asked Questions
- Symptoms are similar to BPH or prostatitis Prostate Cancer Foundation Detection & Screening
- Diagnosis: Blood test, rectal exam, biopsyProstate Cancer Foundation Detection & Screening
- 1 in 6 men will develop itProstate Cancer Foundation [http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.
- 1 in 35 men will die from itProstate Cancer Foundation [http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.
- Men are 35% more likely to have prostate cancer than women are to have breast cancer Prostate Cancer Foundation [http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.
- 2008: 186,320 new cases, 28,660 deathsNational Cancer Institute (NCI): Prostate Cancer Home Page
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Prostate cancer develops when the cells in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system, uncontrollably multiply. In the United States, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related death among men.ACS: What Are the Key Statistics About Prostate Cancer?
A British study released in January 2009 suggested that men who had more sexual activity in their 20's and 30's, whether with a partner or alone, were more likely to develop prostate cancer later in life. The researchers concluded that the level of sexual activity could be linked to a higher level of sex hormones, which are known to stimulate the growth of cancer cells.BBC News: Sex Drive Link to Prostate Cancer (January 26, 2009)
Vitamin E and Selenium
Studies that have been testing the effects of Vitamin E and selenium on prostate cancer have found that they did not decrease the risk for the disease, and in some cases actually increased it.China View: Vitamin E, selenium fail to reduce prostate cancer risk (October 29, 2008)-
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Prostate Cancer Questions
What are the rates of cancer in China verses the US? 1 Answerhttp://caonline.amcancersoc.org/cgi/content/full/55/2/74 This is one of the best links I could find pertaining to global cancer statistics. http://caonline.amc... read more
How is localized prostate cancer treated? 1 AnswerCancers which are localized to the prostate are defined as either stage I (usually undetectable on exam and found incidentally) or stage II (larger, detectable ... read more
A genetic disorder leaves you a choice: do nothing, risking an aggressive cancer or have life-altering elective surgery. What would you do? 6 AnswersI have a BRCA1 genetic mutation. I have decided to have a hysterectomy/oophorectomy and a double masectomy. My cancer risk is very high though because not onl... read more -




