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Overview
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness month.
Cancer of the prostate is the most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among American men. It is estimated that one of every 10 American men will develop prostate cancer before age 85. The risk of developing prostate cancer greatly increases with age. It rarely occurs in men younger than 50. The average age is 72. Black American men are at greater risk than white American men, but the reason for this is not known. The cause of prostate cancer is also unknown.
During the month of September, we encourage men age 50 and over to schedule their annual prostate examin and PSA blood test. Call toll-free today at 1-877-362-2778. As with all forms of cancer, early detection is the key to successful treatment.
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