Get the lowdown on prostate and colorectal cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer found in men behind skin cancer. About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), and the an estimated 34,500 will die. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women. About 1 in 23 men will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in his lifetime according to the ACS, and nearly 53,000 will die. Early detection through screening can improve survivability. Discuss the risks and benefits of screening with your doctor or healthcare provider.
Sources:
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
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