5 Fast Facts: Prostate Cancer

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.

1. 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. It is the second most common cancer in men worldwide.¹

2. Men are more likely to develop prostate cancer than colon, kidney, melanoma, and stomach cancers combined.²

3. There are typically no symptoms of early-stage prostate cancer, so getting screened is crucial, especially if you’re over 40 years old.

4. If symptoms are present, they may include³:

   • Need to urinate more frequently
   • Difficulty urinating
   • Blood in urine or semen

5. 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

References

1. https://cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer/about/key-statistics.html
2. https://pcf.org/c/top-10-things-you-should-know-about-prostate-cancer/
3. https://zerocancer.org/learn/about-prostate-cancer/facts-statistics/
4. https://verywellhealth.com/top-cancers-causing-death-in-men-2248874/