What is the prostate and what does it do?
The prostate is a gland within the male reproductive system. This gland has many functions in male fertility.
According to the National Cancer Institute, there were nearly 2.8 million cases of prostate cancer in the United States from 2008 to 2012 with the highest incidence occurring in African American men at 215 cases per 100,000 men, followed by Caucasian men at 130 cases per 100,000 men.
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ON PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS
Activities for prostate health.
Nutrition and exercise are important attributes towards prostate cancer prevention. Making good food choices and staying active can make all the difference in health.
More DetailsWhat is prostate cancer screening?
Men age 50 and older and African American men age 40 and older should consider talking with their healthcare provider.
What is prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is a disease that develops in the prostate gland. It can be slow growing with minimal affects or fast growing and fatal.
When to see a healthcare provider?
Signs and symptoms for prostate cancer can vary. Knowing the most common ones can be beneficial towards getting early screening and treatment.
More DetailsHelpful Hints for Discussions
Learning how to have caring discussions is important to communicate successfully. The use of motivational Interviewing could be a benefit to conversations on prostate cancer awareness.
More DetailsNEWS
A new study has suggested that following a Western diet – high in red and processed meats, refined grains and high-fat dairy products – could increase the risk of death for people with prostate cancer from both prostat...
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Few things can make a man feel less in control of his life than being told he has cancer. But making healthier choices — including what food you eat — can help you regain some control, and make you feel better in the process.
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On May 21st, the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued its final recommendation against PSA-based screening for prostate cancer with a “D” grade for “do not recommend.” The conclusion that “few, ...
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