Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center follows the Prostate Cancer Early Detection Guidelines established by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Most prostate cancers are detected in men 65 years and older and African-American men are more likely than white men to develop prostate cancer. The chance of getting prostate cancer – the top cancer risk for men – increases with age. and some steps that men can take to reduce their risk. Here are the five most common cancers for men in the U.S.
Take this opportunity to remind yourself or the men in your life that cancer risks can be decreased with healthy practices and regular screenings. June is Men’s Health Month, a time when we focus on increasing awareness of preventable health problems to encourage men to take more active roles in preventing disease and detecting and treating problems early.