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With early detection, 98% of men with prostate cancer survive for five years.
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What is the survival rate for men with stage IV prostate cancer?
the five year survival rate drops to 30% for Stage IV.
What is survival rate for spine metastisise cancer?
Prostate cancer is more common in men with African-Caribbean and African backgrounds, but less common in men with Asian backgrounds. The survival rate for prostate cancer, 75% of prostate cancer cases are diagnosed in men aged 65 years and over. Men under 50 account for around 1% of prostate cancer diagnoses. nutrition2000.com
What is the average life span for a prostrate cancer suverior?
The average life expectancy for a prostate cancer survivor can vary significantly based on factors such as the stage of cancer at diagnosis, the patient's age, overall health, and response to treatment. Generally, many men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer have a high survival rate, with a 5-year survival rate exceeding 98%. However, for those with advanced or metastatic prostate cancer, the prognosis can be more variable. It's important for individuals to discuss their specific situation with a healthcare provider for a more accurate assessment.
What substance is found in blood of men with prostate cancer?
PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is usually found in blood of men with prostate cancer.
What is most common cancer in men?
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the US (not including skin cancer).
How many men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime?
90% of men will get prostate cancer if they live long enough. So if you took 10 men who were aged 100 years old, 9 of them will have prostate cancer.
Can women carry the prostate cancer gene?
No, the prostate cancer gene is only found in men.
What is the most deadliest form of cancer in men?
prostate cancer
Do Prostate cancer occurs in teenagers?
The incidence of prostate cancer increases with age, and though highly unlikely, it is theoretically possible for a teenager to develop prostate cancer. It is basically unheard of for a person under 35 to develop prostate cancer with under 0.1% of prostate cancer diagnoses. For the age group 35-44, the incidence of prostate cancer is about 9 per 1,000,000 men. The average age at diagnosis is 67.
Which ethnic group is most likely to get prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer affects African-American men twice as often as white men; the mortality rate among African-Americans is also two times higher. African-Americans have the highest rate of prostate cancer of any world population group.
Should only older men be concerned about prostate cancer?
In some instances, prostate cancer can strike younger men in their 40’s and 50’s, especially if there is a family history of prostate cancer, as well as older men. All adult men need to learn about this cancer and pay attention to their bodies." [From the Prostate Cancer Prevention and Control Initiative info page on Mass.gov, the official Web site of Massachusetts.]
How many cases of prostate cancer are there?
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer, other than skin cancers, in American men. The American Cancer Society estimates that during 2008 about 186,320 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. About 1 man in 6 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but only 1 man in 35 will die of it. More than 2 million men in the United States who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point are still alive today. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that 28,660 men in the United States will die of prostate cancer in 2008. Prostate cancer accounts for about 10% of cancer-related deaths in men. Source: American Cancer Society--January 2009
