Prostate Cancer Awareness Feature | CDC

Prostate Cancer Awareness Feature | CDC

Prostate Cancer Awareness: Understanding Screening and Making the Right Choice for You

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is here to remind men about the importance of paying attention to their prostate health and understanding the risk of prostate cancer. As men get older, the risk of prostate cancer increases. The risk is greater for African-American men and men with a family history of prostate cancer. While these key facts are important for men to know, men should also know that they must decide if prostate cancer screening is right for them. Most prostate cancers grow slowly without causing any health problems. Screening, diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer may have possible harms leading to serious side effects.



Learn about the benefits and harmful effects of prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing in this new blog post. CDC’s “Should I Get Tested for Prostate Cancer?” video helps men understand their prostate cancer screening options and encourages men to talk with a doctor about their personal risk factors.