Thousands of men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year alone. Here are 5 fast facts you should know about its symptoms, when to get screened, and how common this cancer is.
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1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. It is the second most common cancer in men worldwide.1
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Men are more likely to develop prostate cancer than colon, kidney, melanoma, and stomach cancers combined.2
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There are typically no symptoms of early-stage prostate cancer, so getting screened is crucial, especially if you’re over 40 years old.
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If symptoms are present, they may include3:
- Need to urinate more frequently
- Difficulty urinating
- Blood in urine or semen
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You are more at risk for prostate cancer if:
- You are over the age of 50
- You are African American
- You have a family history of prostate cancer
Talk to your physician about screening for prostate cancer. The overall five-year survival rate for prostate cancer is around 99% when diagnosed early.4
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