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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

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September Is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Learn about free testing and the prostate cancer race in your area.

7 Basics About Prostate Cancer
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THE PROSTATE

The more you know about the normal development and function of the prostate, the better you can understand how prostate cancer develops.

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RISK FACTORS

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in America, affecting 1 in 6 men. But who is most at risk of getting prostate cancer and why?

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PREVENTION & SYMPTOMS

The ultimate goal of prostate cancer prevention strategies is to prevent men from developing the disease. Unfortunately, this goal has not yet been achieved.

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EARLY DETECTION & SCREENING

The question of screening is a personal and complex one. It’s important for each man to talk with his doctor about whether prostate cancer screening is right for him.

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UNDERSTANDING A DIAGNOSIS

If you or someone you care about has recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer, this section will help guide you.

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TREATMENT OPTIONS

There is no “one size fits all” treatment for prostate cancer. You should learn as much as possible about the many treatment options available.

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LIVING WITH ADVANCED DISEASE

We typically refer to Advanced Disease as the state of prostate cancer that has grown beyond the prostate and is unlikely to be cured with surgery or radiation alone.

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FDA To Decide By April 26 On New Xgeva Application

Amgen today announced the FDA plans to decide by April 26 on its application to expand the use of its bone treatment drug Xgeva to prevent or delay the spread of advanced prostate cancer.

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