Prostate Cancer Introduction Each year, more than 120,000 new cases of prostate cancer occurs in USA and more than 30,000 deaths are caused annually by this disease. Approximately, one out of every 10 men will develop this form of cancer - it is second only to lung cancer as the leading cause of death in men - and the likelihood of developing it increases with age. An estimated 232,090 cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in U.S. men in 2005. Every man over the age of 50 should know that he is at risk for prostate cancer.
African Americans have the highest risk of developing this disease. Having a father or brother with prostate cancer also greatly increases a man's likelihood of developing it. In addition, studies have shown that a diet high in fat may contribute to the development of this cancer. Most prostate cancers begin in the outer…
