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Prostate Cancer - More Information
Did You Know...?
- Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.
- Prostate cancer affects about 230,000 men each year and is the number two killer of men, with 29,200 deaths annually.
- Prostate cancer makes up more than 30 percent of all new cancer cases in men.
The best weapon against prostate cancer is early detection and regular screenings. The information below can help you stay smart and informed about the preventive measures needed to minimize your risks for prostate cancer.
What is the Prostate? What is Prostate Cancer?
The prostate is a gland about the size and shape of a walnut. It surrounds the upper part of the urethra in men, the tube that carries urine from the bladder. The prostate produces most of the semen in which sperm travel. During orgasm, semen exits the body through the urethra.
Cancer occurs when cells in the body begin changing and multiplying out of control. These cells can form lumps of tissue called tumors. Cancer that starts in the prostate is called prostate cancer. Cancer can grow and spread beyond the prostate, threatening health and life.
Learn More About Prostate Health
- Why Men Over 50 Need an Annual Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
- Prostate Problems and Related Urinary Symptoms
- A Prostate Q&A
