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Prostate cancer is most common in older men. In the US, about 1 out of 5 men will be
diagnosed with prostate cancer.
The information on this page may help you gain a better understanding of a prostate cancer diagnosis and prepare you to make important decisions with your doctor.
The prostate gland is found only in males. It’s found below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Prostate cancer starts when cells begin to grow out of control in the prostate gland. This cancer is one of the types of cancer that may spread slowly to other areas of the body. People with prostate cancer may not have symptoms or problems for years, or in their lifetime.
More than half of men diagnosed with prostate cancer are over 65 years old. African American men are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than white men. However, nearly 90% of cases are found before the cancer spreads from the prostate to other organs.
From the National Cancer Institute (NCI)
The information below is based on information originally published by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the US government’s main agency for cancer research. Use this information to talk to your doctor about your specific stage of prostate cancer.
The stage of the cancer is based on the results of the staging and diagnostic tests, including the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and the Grade Group.
The PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood. PSA is a substance made by the prostate that may be found in an increased amount in the blood of men who have prostate cancer.
The Grade Group depends on the Gleason score:
In stage I, the cancer is found in the prostate only.
Or stage I can be
In stage II, cancer is more advanced than in stage I, but has not spread outside the prostate. Stage II is divided into stages IIA, IIB, and IIC.
Stage III is divided into stages IIIA, IIIB, and IIIC.
Stage IV is divided into stages IVA and IVB.
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