The FDA published some useful information about prostate cancer, which is the most prevalent cancer among men in the U.S. and the second leading cause of cancer-related death. Risk increases with age, and Black men have the highest incidence and mortality rates. Prostate cancer originates in the prostate gland, and although about 13% of men in the U.S. will develop it, many cases are low-risk and don’t need treatment. Key risk factors include age and family history, with a higher risk if close relatives have had prostate cancer or genetic risk factors.

As usual, prevention is the best tool. 1

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References

  1. Office of the Commissioner. (2024, September 17). Prostate cancer. U.S. Food And Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/minority-health-and-health-equity-resources/prostate-cancer

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