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Prostate Cancer notes, Study Guides, Projects, Research of Medical Sciences

Prostate cancer develops when abnormal cells in the prostate gland grow in an uncontrolled way, forming a malignant tumour. It is estimated that more than 24,200 males were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022. The average age at diagnosis is 69 years old.

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Prostate Cancer *Incidence : e Itis the most common cancer in males . e It is the most common solid organ cancer in worldwide. e There is progressive increase in incidence of prostate cancer after the age of 50 years . * Predisposing factors : e It is probably related to longstanding high androgen level . e Genetic & family history : the risk of prostate cancer is greatly increased if one or more 15. degree relatives have the disease . e Racial or environmental carcinogens: African American have the higest incidence of the disease . e Smocking.