Tip of the day: Be aware of risk factors for prostate cancer

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Tip of the day: Be aware of risk factors for prostate cancer
[SIZE=-1]If someone you know is diagnosed with prostate cancer, it may leave you frightened and concerned about your own risk. Talk to your doctor about these concerns, and know the risk factors. You have an increased risk of prostate cancer if:
  • You are older. This is the strongest risk factor. About 70 percent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer are 65 or older.
  • You are black. The risk of black American men getting prostate cancer is far higher than that of white American men. They are also twice as likely as white men to die of their disease. This may be due to differences in diet and genetic makeup.
  • You have a family history of prostate cancer. If your father or brother has had prostate cancer, you are twice as likely to get the disease. The risk is even higher if this relative developed the disease at a young age and if you have more than one relative with prostate cancer.
Read more on the continuing PSA test controversy, and see the*risk factors for prostate cancer, including some*behaviors*that may lower your risk. And*take a look at*our Treatment Ratings*(subscribers only). *
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