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- According to the
American Cancer Society, more than 300,000 men die
from prostate cancer each year.
- 8 out of 10 men who
are diagnosed early live.
- Men over age 60 are
the most likely to get prostate cancer.
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Some of the symptoms
are:
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Risk Factors include:
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You have painful or burning urination
You see blood in your urine
You have an inability to urinate or difficulty
in starting
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Age (60 or older)
Heredity
High-fat diet
Being an African-American male
High levels of the male hormone testosterone
Prolonged exposure to certain chemicals
Tobacco use
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How Do I Examine My Prostate?
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While wearing
a rubber glove, place your index finger up inside
your rectum. |
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While pressing
the prostate, you should feel like you have to urinate.
You may also feel some pain at the tip of your penis. |
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Your prostate
should feel firm and smooth, with a slight V-shaped
groove. |
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If you feel
any hardness, pain or lumps, report them to your
doctor. This should be checked by a health care
provider. |
Source: Men's Health: Kopy Kit
Reproducible Resources. Gee, et al., Emeryville, CA;
Parlay International, 2000.
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