A threat to men's health

Prostate cancer — the second leading cause of cancer death in men — will claim an estimated 30,000 lives this year. Some facts about the disease:

Prostate cancer A malignancy that develops in cells of the prostate, a gland found only in men Main symptoms* · Inability to urinate · Frequent or painful urination · Blood in urine · Lower back pain Most at risk · Men over age 65 · African-American men · Men who have a close relative with the disease *These symptoms can also indicate benign conditions

Early detection

Recommendations for all men over age 50 and younger men who are at higher risk for the disease:

	·	Annual exam of the prostate gland	Treatment
	·	New research is changing guidelines for who should have the PSA (blood test for prostate-specific antigens) screening and how often. See related story.	Therapy can include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or hormones, and lifestyle changes.

Source: American Cancer Society

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