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Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a disease of the prostate gland, which is found in men below the bladder and in front the rectum. Among Michigan men, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death.
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Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
All men are at risk for prostate cancer.
- Age — The biggest risk factor. The older the man, the greater his chance of getting prostate cancer.
- Race/Ethnicity — Black men are more often diagnosed with prostate cancer than men of other races, and they are also more likely to die from prostate cancer.
- Family History — Having a father or a brother with prostate cancer increases a man’s risk for developing the disease.
Source: CDC — Who is at Risk for Prostate Cancer?
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Prostate Cancer Screening
If you are thinking of being screened for prostate cancer, talk to your provider about the benefits and harms of different options. This video on the CDC website helps men understand their prostate cancer screening options.
- The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends men aged 55-69 years talk with their provider and discuss the benefits and harms of prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based screening.
- The USPSTF recommends against PSA-based screening for prostate cancer in men 70 years and older.
▶ U.S. Preventive Services: Prostate Cancer Screening
Source: CDC -What is Screening for Prostate Cancer?
- The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends men aged 55-69 years talk with their provider and discuss the benefits and harms of prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based screening.
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Managing Symptoms After Prostate Cancer
Men with prostate cancer may experience health-related concerns that continue after treatment has ended.
MDHHS partnered with the Michigan Public Health Institute, a multi-disciplinary content expert team, and survivors to revise guides that provide information on managing different health concerns following treatment. The guides also list websites that can be viewed for additional sources of support and resources.
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Cancer Facts and Data Dashboards
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Patient Resources
- askMUSIC (a digital platform designed to help patients and healthcare professionals make the best possible decisions about urological care)
- Guidelines for Testing (FORCE)
- Prostate Cancer (American Cancer Society)
- Prostate Cancer (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (National Cancer Institute)
- Us TOO International
- Urology Care Foundation
- Cancer Resources for Michigan Communities (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services)
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Provider Resources
- Prostate Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
- ProstateMD: Clinicians' Information Source (American Cancer Society)
- Prostate Cancer Survivorship Care Guidelines (American Cancer Society)