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Health Conditions
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Prostate Cancer
Introduction
One in six men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime, so it is a rare individual who does not have a father, brother, grandfather, uncle, or friend with this disease. As the baby-boom generation celebrates its 60th and subsequent birthdays, the number of new cases of prostate cancer is expected to rise dramatically. However, knowledge is power. The more you know about who is at risk, the warning signs, and how this disease is treated; the better equipped you will be to fight it. The good news is that there is a very simple test to screen for prostate cancer. Read on to learn more about this common type of cancer.
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Last Updated: December 2007
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Introduction
