Prostate Cancer
Learn what prostate cancer is, who is at risk, and about symptoms, screening, diagnosis, and treatment for prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the United States. The Data Visualizations Tool provides detailed statistics.
Get an overview of prostate cancer screening and questions to ask your doctor before you decide to get tested or treated for prostate cancer.
It’s important for men to talk about screening (testing) with their doctor. This video helps men understand their prostate cancer screening options.
“I was a bit surprised, but not shocked,” Lorenzo said when a routine checkup showed his PSA level was high. “I knew I had to act swiftly.”
He asked his doctors about survival and side effects and talked to friends and family members before deciding on treatment. He shares his story in a blog post.
CDC works with partners to reduce the burden of prostate cancer in the United States. Learn what CDC is doing.