• The most common cancer among Canadian men - it will afflict 1 in 6 men and is a greater threat for those with a family history of the disease
• Turning up in men in their 40s
• Going to be diagnosed in about 25,500 men this year, not including cases that go undiagnosed due to men's unwillingness to go for annual check-ups
• Develops as a result of dietary, environmental and heredity factors (more research is needed to identify its causes and prevent the disease)
• New, preliminary research suggests pharmaceuticals may help prevent prostate cancer in men at high risk of the disease
• Often without symptoms in its earliest, most curable stage – making annual testing ever more important
• Treated by surgery, radiation and hormone therapy (among other treatments)
• Thought to be a potentially preventable cancer in many cases, but more research is needed

*Symptoms may include slow or painful urination, blood or pus in the urine, painful ejaculation and pain in the lower back or abdomen, pelvis or upper thighs. If experiencing any of these symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

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