Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer, with increasing incidence in older age groups. Prostate cancer has a tendency to metastasize to bone. Earlier detection is now possible with a blood test, prostate-specific antigen (PSA), and simplified biopsy using transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guides.
One in six American males will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime, leading to more than 6,000 new cases in Georgia each year.
Prostate cancer is caused by natural defects in the male prostate brought on by aging, making the disease predictable, but unpreventable. Like all cancers, it can spread through the body and interfere with vital bodily functions. Diagnosed early, however, prostate cancer is virtually 100% curable. That is why advanced screenings for early detection is so imperative.
Beginning at age 50, men should have yearly PSA tests and exams to screen for prostate cancer. Depending on your family history, lifestyle, and medical record, your physician may recommend a variety of screenings.
Prostate Cancer Treatment Summaries
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