Can Women get Prostate Cancer?

Can Women get Prostate Cancer?

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men, affecting 1 in 7 during their lifetime. Men have a gland called a prostate, located between the bladder and penis. Women do not have prostates. Instead, they have Skene glands that contain the same...
5 Warning Signs of Prostate Cancer

5 Warning Signs of Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer can be a delicate subject to say the least. But it’s important that men create open lines of communication with their physicians so that they are aware of the disease’s symptoms. It’s the most common cancers among men (other than skin cancer) – and...
Why is Prostate Cancer So Common?

Why is Prostate Cancer So Common?

According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that 164,690 men in the United States will be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in 2018, and there will be 29,430 deaths as a result of this disease. Other than lung cancer, it’s the most common cause of cancer...
Am I at Risk for Prostate Cancer

Am I at Risk for Prostate Cancer

If you are a man, the chances are very likely that you could develop prostate cancer in your lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimate one in nine men will develop the disease in their lifetime. However, there are a number of factors that can increase a man’s...