Early Prostate Cancer Articles & Analysis: Older
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For urologists and prostate cancer patients, early detection and treatment are critical to successful outcomes. Approximately 80%- 85% of all prostate cancers are detected in stages I, II or III. Many diagnosed at this stage will likely be disease free after 5 years, with an average 15 year survival rate of 95%.8 ...
Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among North American men and the second leading cause of death in those aged 65 and over. The US Cancer Society recommends testing those over 50 years of age who are expected to live at least for 10 years, even though the ability of early detection to ...