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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)

• Fast Facts

  1. Identified in 1853
  2. Found exclusively in men
  3. Research is still ongoing to develop more effective treatments
  4. The Prostate Cancer Foundation is the largest philanthropic supporter of this research Prostate Cancer Foundation Frequently Asked Questions
  5. Symptoms are similar to BPH or prostatitis Prostate Cancer Foundation Detection & Screening
  6. Diagnosis: Blood test, rectal exam, biopsyProstate Cancer Foundation Detection & Screening
  7. 1 in 6 men will develop itProstate Cancer Foundation [http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.
  8. 1 in 35 men will die from itProstate Cancer Foundation [http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.
  9. Men are 35% more likely to have prostate cancer than women are to have breast cancer Prostate Cancer Foundation [http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.
  10. 2008: 186,320 new cases, 28,660 deathsNational Cancer Institute (NCI): Prostate Cancer Home Page

• 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)

• Symptoms

  • Frequently needing to urinate
  • Difficulty starting or stopping urination
  • Blood in urine or semen
  • Painful ejaculation
  • Frequent pain/stiffness in back, hips, or upper thighs

• Disclaimer

  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have prostate cancer, please make sure to consult your doctor.

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