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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 on Amazon
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Prostate cancer is now the most common nonskin cancer among men in the United States. In 2005 alone, 250,000 new cases were diagnosed, and that number is certain to rise wit...Amazon
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Prostate Cancer Questions
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After being treated for prostate cancer with hormone injections will I ever be able to get another... 1 AnswerIt is very possible, my father went through a similar situation as you and had the same concerns. He saw a fertility specialist to get the best information and ... read more -
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
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Can Masturbating Increase Your Risk Of Prostate Cancer? - http://tinyurl.com/yhnm8rq
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PSA value at 2 years post-treatment can predict long-term survival in prostate cancer patients http://bit.ly/4Gxqhy
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PSA value at 2 years post-treatment can predict long-term survival in prostate cancer patients: Prostate cancer pat... http://bit.ly/91J9nB
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