Prostate Facts - from The Prostate Centre

One in six men will develop prostate cancer and many of those diagnosed will die of it.

Men aged 45, or 40 with an immediate family history, should talk to their doctor about annual prostate cancer testing. Prostate cancer has a 95% survival rate when detected and treated at an early stage!

A rapid rise in the PSA can demonstrate an association with aggressive prostate cancer. This makes annual testing and knowing your PSA numbers year to year so important.

There is no single cause of prostate cancer, but some factors appear to increase the risk of developing it. Accepted risks include:

• Family history
• Aging
• Ethnicity: especially African ancestry

The effects of diet (especially a high fat diet), obesity, inactivity and occupation are being studied. Some men develop prostate cancer without any of these risk factors.

Projections show a 33% increase in prostate cancer over the next 10 years in BC. Contribute to your long term health by learning about prevention, testing and treatment options: call the Prostate Centre today.