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Protecting Prostate Health Protecting Prostate Health
Protecting Prostate Health Prevention, a pillar of good health, includes screening to detect and treat diseases early. There is debate, however, about the value of prostate cancer screening for men who have no symptoms. Although such screening may lead to early detection and treatment, it may also reveal cancer that needs no treatment. You and your doctor will base the benefits of screening on your individual risk, age, overall health, and desire for treatment should you receive a prostate cancer diagnosis. Screening may lead to early detection and treatment.Phelps Hospital How common is prostate cancer? Next …

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Stay Informed About Prostate Cancer Stay Informed About Prostate Cancer
Stay Informed About Prostate Cancer According to the American Cancer Society, one of every nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the U.S. after skin cancer. Prostate cancer is a serious disease, but with education, early detection and careful management, the vast majority of men with prostate cancer will survive the disease and enjoy a high quality of life after treatment. Risk factors • The disease tends to strike older men, with about six cases in 10 found in men aged 65 or older. • African-American men have the highest incidence …

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