Are you at risk for prostate cancer?

Are you at risk for prostate cancer?

Race/ethnicity: African-American men and Caribbean men are more likely to develop prostate cancer compared to men of other races. African-American men are more than twice as likely to die of prostate cancer compared to Caucasian men. Prostate cancer occurs less often in Asian-American and Hispanic/Latino men than in non-Hispanic whites. Family history of prostate cancer: Having a father or brother with prostate cancer more than doubles a man’s risk of developing this disease. 

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7 Tips to Prevent Prostate Cancer

7 Tips to Prevent Prostate Cancer

Over 233,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year and almost 30,000 die. There are other common prostate issues such as enlarged prostate due to benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), or prostatitis. Prostate health is one of the most crucial aspects to a man's health. Here are 7 tips. 

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Prostate Cancer Screening Improved by Complete Family History

Prostate Cancer Screening Improved by Complete Family History

Family history is a known risk factor for prostate cancer and in the absence of a genetic prostate cancer test, men must use this knowledge to their benefit. Having a father or brother with prostate cancer does not guarantee that a man will also develop the disease, but it provides a valuable opportunity for vigilance.

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