PROSTATE CANCER

Gabe Canales was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 35 years old. He now runs a non-profit with the mission of educating young men about the disease. He shares his prevention tips.

Prostate cancer is the most common cause of cancer in men in the United States. Prostate cancer risk increases with age. Other risk factors for prostate cancer include a family history of prostate cancer or other cancers and a diet high in animal fat but low in vegetables. The good news is that, although prostate cancer is a common cancer in men, it is not always fatal; although up to 73% of men can get prostate cancer, only 2% of men die because of it. The American Cancer Society has a good web page, full of information on prostate cancer: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer.html.

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

Prostate cancer is the most common cause of cancer in men in the United States. Prostate cancer risk increases with age. Other risk factors for prostate cancer include a family history of prostate cancer or other cancers and a diet high in animal fat but low in vegetables. The good news is that although prostate cancer is a common cancer in men, it is not always fatal since, although up to 73% of men can be diagnosed with prostate cancer, only 2% of men die because of prostate cancer. The American Cancer Society has a good website full of information on prostate cancer: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer.html.

When it comes to prostate cancer, about six cases in 10 are diagnosed in men who are 65 or older. “Turns out, I have prostate cancer," Roker admitted. “Then in groups that are at a higher risk of prostate cancer groups, like we mentioned African American men, for patients who have a family history of prostate cancer... screening even earlier. Screening involves mostly blood-based tests to look for prostate cancer.”In recent years, there have been many options for men with prostate cancer. Here’s what KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley chose during his battle with prostate cancer.

New research finds prostate cancer screenings are falling after the release of new guidelines in 2012. The research also shows incidence and diagnoses of the disease are also on the decline. Also, new research suggests a good breakfast could mean good grades for students. Dr. LaPook joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday”