Talk to the men in your life
Early detection is the key to surviving prostate cancer
The men in your life should be aware of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer can only occur in men and to diagnose them they will need a prostate screening. Below is prostate cancer information that can be shared with the men in your life, and why early detection matters.
According to the American Cancer Society:
About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.
Prostate cancer is more likely to develop in older men, with the average of 67 when first diagnosed.
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind lung cancer.
About 1 in 43 men will die of prostate cancer.
Early detection matters:
99% - 5-year survival rate if cancer is detected early before it spreads or only spreads to nearby structures or lymph nodes.
32% - 5-year survival rate if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body such as lungs, liver or bones.
Screening options:
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a blood test that assesses your probability of prostate cancer.
Digital rectal exam (DRE) is a physical examination that checks for abnormalities in the prostate.
No single screening is absolute. A diagnosis is usually dependent on several factors, and other tests like a prostate ultrasound or an MRI may be needed.
To help the men in your life, schedule a prostate screening today to detect and treat early signs of prostate cancer.
For more information, visit genesishcs.org/screenings.
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