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The Cancer Burden: Prostate Cancer |
Among African American men, prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death. The incidence rate is 60% higher among African American men than white men. Also, the death rate for this disease is more than twice as high among African Americans as whites. Although death rates have been declining in African American men, the decline is not as rapid as in white men. Screening rates are also lower compared to whites. About 30,870 new cases of prostate cancer and 4,240 deaths are expected to occur among African American men in 2007.
For more information:
Prostate Cancer Presentation 2008
Prostate Cancer Presentation Guide 2008
Testicular Cancer Guide |
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