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There are several reasons. Famous figures such as Harry Belafonte, Bob Dole, and Norman Schwartzkopf have gone public after being struck by prostate cancer. By doing that, they have spurred interest in the small gland and rallied support for increased research and better treatment choices. Also, more men are living to older ages-when prostate enlargement is common and prostate cancer becomes more likely-and huge numbers of previously unsuspected, symptom-free prostate cancers are being identified through simple blood-screening tests. Despite all the attention, however, issues surrounding the prostate, and prostate cancer in particular, are immersed in uncertainty. It is not known, for instance, if the potential benefits of prostate cancer screening outweigh the risks, if surgery is better than radiation, or if treatment is better than no treatment in some cases. Because of these uncertainties, doctors and medical organizations offer conflicting advice for men who are weighing their options. As a result, men often find themselves confused about what to do next. [From Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) - Understanding Prostate Changes: A Health Guide For All Men]

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