Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Symptoms

Knowing the symptoms of both early- and later-stage prostate cancer is the first step to getting help.

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Get a PSA Test

When it comes to diagnosing prostate cancer, the PSA test, combined with a physical exam, is the best place to start.

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PSA Test Risks

Why is routine PSA testing no longer recommended for men with no symptoms of prostate cancer? Find out more here.

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Get a Thorough Workup

There are some basic steps to detecting and measuring prostate tumors. Here's what you need to know.

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Get the Right Diagnosis

A number of tools are available to diagnose prostate cancer. Here's what your doctor may order.

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Watch and Wait

Active surveillance, also called "watch and wait," is a common strategy for early-stage prostate cancer that might not need surgery.

Prostate Cancer in America

Each year in the U.S., nearly 240,000 cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed, and 28,000 men die from the disease. Study up on the facts about prostate cancer, and learn what you can do now to lower your risk. 

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Prostate Cancer Demographics

African American men are 60% more likely to develop prostate cancer than Caucasian men, and more than twice as likely to die from it. Don’t make the mistake most men make by not seeing a doctor. 

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Age and Your Risk

Age is the strongest risk factor for prostate cancer. Men at normal risk for prostate cancer should ask their doctor about screening at age 50. African American men and those with a family history of the disease should ask their doctor about screening at age 45.

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Early Signs

Unfortunately, prostate cancer often has no symptoms. Some men do experience early signs such as needing to urinate often (especially at night), having a weak flow of urine, trouble having an erection, experiencing frequent pain in the lower back, hips or upper thighs and having blood in the urine or semen.

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Lower Your Risk

Foods linked with a lowered risk of prostate cancer include tomatoes, beans, soy, fish, cabbage and broccoli. Many herbs have also been linked to a healthy prostate. Other ways you can lower your prostate cancer risk include drinking alcohol in moderation (two drinks a day for men), exercising and eating in moderation.

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Eat Your Veggies!

Studies show eating four servings of veggies a day can reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 35%, compared to eating just two servings a day. Take our prostate cancer quiz to learn ways to prevent, treat and live with the disease.

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Prostate Cancer vs. Breast Cancer

A man is 35% more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than a woman is to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Unfortunately, most guys don’t see their doctor as often as women do. Read our blog about how you (or your man) can be more proactive when it comes to health.