Home › Prostate Cancer What Should I Know About Prostate Cancer?    Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer in men (the first is skin cancer). Men who are over 50 years in age, African-American men, and those with a family history of prostate cancer are more susceptible to diagnosis. Doctors recommend men with a higher chance of getting prostate cancer make sure to have a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal exam (DRE) administered once every year. Scientists and phys icians have made great progress in curing prostate cancer over the past twenty years. The survival rate for all stages of prostate cancer is around 97 percent, an impressively high rate. Early detection is vital for a successful cure. Doctors recommend seeking professional care if you notice any changes in patterns, amount, or color of urination, or any discomfort while urinating. This could be a sign that your prostate needs to be examined.	» Breast Cancer      › About Breast Cancer           What is Breast Cancer      › Diagnosis           Symptoms of Breast Cancer           When to seek medical care      Exams and tests      Treatment » Skin Cancer      Sun-Damaged Skin      Kaposi's Sarcoma      Melanoma      Basal-Cell Carcinoma      Overview of Skin Cancer » Prostate Cancer      What Should I Know About Prostate Cancer?      How Are Treatment Methods Chosen?      Chemotherapy      Hormonal Therapy      Prostatectomy      Radiation Therapy » lymphoma      › what is lymphoma           basic understanding of lymphoma      Treatment of Lymphoma
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