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Prostate Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

3. How common is prostate cancer among men in the United States?

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among American men. It is a slow-growing disease that mostly affects older men. In fact, more than 65 percent of all prostate cancers are found in men over the age of 65. The disease rarely occurs in men younger than 40 years of age.