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Posted: 9/20/2017
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in men in the United States, third only to lung and colorectal cancers. Though potentially serious, in most cases it can be successfully treated, especially if detected early. National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month each September offers men the opportunity to discuss the disease, its prevention and possible treatments with their healthcare provider.
“We want our patients to seek information about this form of cancer and the importance of screenings that could help save their lives,” said Yair Lotan, MD, Medical Director of the Urology Clinic at Parkland Health & Hospital System and Professor of Urology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that in 2017 there will be 161,360 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed and 26,730 deaths. According to the organization, more than 2.9 million men in the U.S. diagnosed with the disease are still alive today.
In many cases, prostate cancer is slow growing, and often people who suffer from it don’t show symptoms. “The vast majority of men are diagnosed when they have no symptoms and although urinary symptoms can occur, they are not common. That’s why screenings are important,” Dr. Lotan said.
Prostate cancer can often be found early by performing a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a digital rectal exam. If these exams suggest the possibility of cancer being present, providers perform other exams, such as a transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
Older men are more prone to develop prostate cancer. The ACS estimates about 6 cases in 10 are diagnosed in men aged 65 or older and it is rare before age 40. The average age at the time of diagnosis is 66. In addition, African-American men and Caribbean men of African ancestry are more likely to be diagnosed than men of other ethnicities and it is recommended for them to seek screening earlier starting age 45.
Dr. Lotan said men should have the opportunity to make an informed decision regarding screenings, possible diagnosis and treatment. “Patients should have an open and honest conversation with their providers to discuss the risks, uncertainties and possible benefits of screening procedures,” he said.
“The good news is that most men who are appropriately screened are diagnosed with curable disease. Also, some men are found to have non-aggressive disease and don’t need treatment and can just be monitored,” Dr. Lotan said.
Men diagnosed with prostate cancer should consult with their physicians and carefully weigh a number of factors before making a treatment decision. Factors to consider include age, expected life span, other health conditions and stage of cancer. Treatment options include active surveillance, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and cryosurgery.
For more information on prostate cancer, visit the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org/cancer/prostatecancer/detailedguide/. Men needing to discuss prostate cancer with a physician can contact any of Parkland’s Community Oriented Primary Care health centers, which can be located by visiting www.parklandhospital.com/phhs/locations.