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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month


Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in a man's prostate gland. The prostate sits just below the bladder. It makes part of the fluid for semen. In young men, the prostate is about the size of a walnut. It usually grows larger as you grow older.

Prostate cancer is common in men older than 65. It usually grows slowly and can take years to grow large enough to cause any problems. Most cases are treatable, because they are found with screening tests before the cancer has spread to other parts of the body

 

Related Information

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Prostate Cancer Screening

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Prostate Cancer Symptoms

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Prostate Cancer Treatment

Related Resources

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National Cancer Institute - Prostate Cancer

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Zero - The Project to End Prostate Cancer

 

 

 



 
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