Men Tackling the Big C
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Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the prostate gland. Some prostate cancers grow and spread very quickly. Many, if not most grow slowly.
1 out of every 7 men in the U.S. is diagnosed with prostate cancer; 1 out of every 5 African Americans is diagnosed with prostate cancer.
MEN AT HIGH RISK:
- Those with a father or a brother and African Americans should begin baseline screening no later than age 40.
- Other men should begin screening no later than age 55.
Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment
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