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How and why you should screen for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer will affect one in every eight men and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American men.
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Prostate exams might save more than life
All men over 50 with a life expectancy greater than 10 years should get screened for prostate cancer annually.
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What Black Men Should Know About Prostate Cancer
More than 41,000 Black men in the U.S. will learn that they have prostate cancer this year.
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Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
A test that measures the level of PSA in your blood to check for possible prostate cancer.
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Prostate Cancer: Prevention
Although there is no secret trick to staying cancer-free, there are ways to lower your chances of getting prostate cancer.
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