DETECT CANCER EARLY
In 2020, more than 1.8 million Americans are expected to be diagnosed with cancer – and early detection remains our best bet for treatment.7
PROSTATE CANCER
After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men.7 It’s not clear if the benefits of screening all men for prostate cancer outweigh the risks.7 All men should make an informed decision with their healthcare provider about whether or not to get screened.7
1in 9
About 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.7
~100%
The 5-year survival rate when prostate cancer is diagnosed at the local stage is nearly 100%.7
GROUP |
AVAILABLE TESTS |
FREQUENCY |
|---|---|---|
40+Higher risk men |
MIGHT INCLUDE
Prostate specific antigen test + Digital rectal exam |
Discuss with your |
45+High risk men |
MIGHT INCLUDE
Prostate specific antigen test + Digital rectal exam |
Discuss with your |
50+Average risk men |
MIGHT INCLUDE
Prostate specific antigen test + Digital rectal exam |
Discuss with your |
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There are issues that make it unclear if the benefits of screening outweigh the risks for most men.8
– American Cancer Society
For all men, the decision to be screened should be made after talking with their doctor and getting information about the uncertainties, risks, and potential benefits of prostate cancer screening. Men should not be screened without an informed decision-making process.8,9
High risk includes African Americans and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age (younger than age 65).7 Higher risk also includes those with more than one first-degree relative who had prostate cancer at an early age.7
There are issues that make it unclear if the benefits of screening outweigh the risks for most men.8
– American Cancer Society
GET SCREENED
Find cancer screening locations near you and learn how to talk to your doctor about your risks and what tests are best for you at this time.
SPREAD THE WORD
Share potentially life-saving information about common cancer types and screenings with your family, friends and others.
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