Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. In the United States in 2009,* 206,640 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 28,088 men died from it.† CDC provides men, doctors, and policymakers with the latest information about prostate cancer.
*Latest year for which statistics are available. †Source: USCS.
Features
Risk Factors
The main risk factors for prostate cancer are age, family history, and race.
Screening
Learn about the tests commonly used to screen for prostate cancer.
CDC's Prostate Cancer Research
- Recommendations of a multi-disciplinary panel regarding communication around prostate cancer screening
- Prostate cancer screening in men ages 75 and older fell by 8 percentage points after task force recommendation
- Treatment patterns for prostate cancer: comparison of Medicare claims data to medical record review
Screening for Prostate Cancer
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force explains the potential benefits and harms of prostate cancer screening in this fact sheet. [PDF-466KB]
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