Get Healthy 502: Prostate Cancer Facts

Facts:

1. Prostate cancer is common and is among the main causes of cancer-related death
   1. Second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men
   2. Screening may reduce the risk for advanced-stage prostate cancer
2. Screening is done with a PSA test which is repeated every one to two years based upon risk factors.
   1. DRE may also be performed at that time.
3. American Cancer Society screening guidelines:
   1. Age 50 (those at average risk with greater than 10 year expectancy)
   2. Age 45 for men at high risk:  Black men with a family history of prostate cancer, particularly in a first-degree relative who was diagnosed at age <65 years
   3. Age 40 for higher risk: more than one first degree relative with prostate cancer
4. Screening should be performed based on professional judgment and patients values/symptoms.
5. Important to discuss risk and benefits of screening with your provider
   1. If you do not have a primary care provider, find one.

6. Symptoms may include:
   6. Interrupted urine flow
   7. Constant urge to urinate
   8. Frequent nighttime urination
   9. Blood in urine
   10. Chronic back pain
   11. Constipation
   12. Urine incontinence
   13. Painful urination