Understanding Prostate Cancer
By better understanding prostate cancer - from knowing detection methods and risk
factors to recognizing various stages of prostate cancer - you may feel more enabled
to approach treatment and coping options.
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Detection and Testing
Recognizing Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
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The Prostate Cancer Foundation
Many symptoms of prostate cancer can be overlooked. Know what signs and symptoms
to look for.
Diagnostic Testing
Visit: The American Cancer
Society
What tests will a doctor perform when diagnosing prostate cancer? Learn the details
on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test, digital rectal examination (DRE)
and other information used to diagnose prostate cancer.
Rising PSA Levels
Visit: The Prostate Cancer Foundation
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced in the cells of the prostate
gland, called epitherial cells. Learn more about how PSA levels are monitored, what
is considered "normal" PSA levels and what can cause PSA levels to rise.
Stages of Prostate Cancer
Understanding Stages of Prostate Cancer
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The Prostate Cancer Institute
Staging is the process of classifying prostate cancer by the size and location of
tumor cells. Learn how the stages of prostate cancer are defined.
Detailed Guide on Prostate Cancer Stages
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Society
The American Cancer Society provides a detailed guide on understanding the various
stages of prostate cancer. Learn about how your physician will determine your treatment
options based on the stage of your prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Stages: An Overview
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The Prostate Cancer Foundation
Research detailed information on each recognized stage of prostate cancer. The Prostate
Cancer Foundation provides information on each stage of prostate cancer and how
treatment can vary per stage.
Risk Factors
What Causes Prostate Cancer?
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The Prostate Cancer Foundation
Though there is no single risk factor identified for prostate cancer, it is important
to understand the contributing factors that may lead to developing the disease.
Learn how conditions such as age, race, family history and lifestyle can affect
your chances of developing prostate cancer.
Risks and Causes of Prostate Cancer
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Assocation
Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths in men. Yet, if detected
in its early stages, prostate cancer may be effectively treated. What cause prostate
cancer? What are prostate cancer symptoms? Learn answers to these questions and
more.
Statistics for Prostate Cancer
A Look at the Numbers
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Society
Review important numbers for prostate cancer prevalence, survival and how the trends
have evolved over time.
Fast Facts – Prostate Cancer
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Learn how prevalent prostate cancer is in men and recommendations on prostate cancer
prevention.
Prostate Cancer Facts
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The Prostate Cancer Foundation
Review key statistic and facts on prostate cancer and download a fact sheet you
may share with your family, friends or health care team.