Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. In the United States in 2008,* 214,633 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 28,471 men died from it.† CDC provides men, doctors, and policymakers with the latest information about prostate cancer.
*Latest year for which statistics are available. †Source: USCS.
Features
Informed Decision Making
Some medical experts believe all men should be tested for prostate cancer. Others disagree. The decision is yours.
What CDC Is Doing About Prostate Cancer
CDC collects data, conducts research, and supports local programs to control prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Feature
Did you know prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States, after lung cancer?
Prostate Cancer Treatments
Many types of treatment are available. If you have prostate cancer, you and your doctor will decide which treatment is right for you.
Most Doctors Talk About Prostate Cancer Screening with Patients
A CDC study found that four out of five doctors said they routinely talk about prostate cancer screening with all of their male patients.
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