As prostate cancer is the most common genitourinary cancer treated by a urologist and by far the most visible cancer from the standpoint of public awareness, the Prostate Cancer Advisory Council team members are doing their part to increase awareness of this challenging disease.
What Are Some Important Facts and Statistics About Prostate Cancer?
- Prostate cancer represents the most common solid organ cancer in US men and the second leading cause of cancer deaths behind lung and colorectal cancer. About 1 man in 8 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.
- About 1 man in 41 will die of prostate cancer.
- It is estimated that there will be 268,490 new cases of prostate cancer and 34,500 deaths from prostate cancer in 2022. Prostate cancer is rare before the age of 40. Mean age at diagnosis is 66.
Which Men Are At Highest Risk of Developing Prostate Cancer?
- African-American men and Caribbean men of African ancestry.
- Men with a strong family history of prostate cancer, especially multiple first-degree male relatives who were diagnosed at a young age.
The American Urological Association recommends that men between the ages of 55 – 69 undergo prostate screening, including both a PSA blood test and prostate examination.
Contact your physician to schedule an appointment.