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Learn more ↓UNDERSTANDING PROSTATE CANCER
The prostate is a small gland in the male reproductive system. Prostate cancer is common, but some types grow slowly while others can be more aggressive. Decisions about testing and treatment depend on individual circumstances.
Early prostate cancer often causes no symptoms. When symptoms occur, they may include:
Risk increases with age. Family history and inherited genetic changes can also affect risk. Black men in the United States have a higher risk of developing and dying from prostate cancer than men of other racial groups.
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood testing may help detect prostate cancer, but it can also lead to false positives and diagnosis of cancers that may never cause harm.
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