Early Detection Is Your Best Defense
Prostate cancer is often referred to as the “silent killer” because the symptoms can be easy to miss. According to the National Cancer Institute, 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives. But here’s the good news: regular screenings can catch prostate cancer before it starts causing damage. The Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test is a powerful tool for early detection.
Men over 50, or those with a family history of prostate cancer, should be getting regular screenings. And for African-American men, who are at higher risk, screenings should begin even earlier—around age 45.
