Know the signs of prostate cancer

Key Statistics About Prostate Cancer

Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for prostate cancer in the United States for 2014 are:

• About 233,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed
• About 29,480 men will die of prostate cancer
• About 1 man in 6 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime
• About 6 cases in 10 are diagnosed in men aged 65

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. About 1 man in 36 will die of prostate cancer.

About Your Prostate

The prostate is a gland found only in males. It is located in front of the rectum and below the urinary bladder. The size of the prostate varies with age.

The prostate's job is to make a fluid that protects and nourishes sperm cells in semen, making the semen more liquid.

The prostate starts to develop before birth. It grows rapidly during puberty, fueled by male hormones called androgens in the body. The main androgen, testosterone, is made in the testicles

The prostate usually stays at about the same size or grows slowly in adults, as long as male hormones are present.

Prostate Cancer

Gland cells make the prostate fluid that is added to the semen. The medical term for a cancer that starts in gland cells is adenocarcinoma.

Other types of cancer can also start in the prostate gland, including sarcomas, small cell carcinomas, and transitional cell carcinomas.

Some prostate cancers can grow and spread quickly, but most grow slowly. In fact, autopsy studies show that many older men who died of other diseases also had prostate cancer that never affected them during their lives.

Finding Prostate Cancer Early

Prostate cancer can often be found early by testing the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in a man's blood. Another way to find prostate cancer is the digital rectal exam (DRE), in which the doctor puts a gloved finger into the rectum to feel the prostate gland.

If the results of either one of these tests are abnormal, further testing is needed to see if there is a cancer.

Treating Prostate Cancer

Once your prostate cancer has been diagnosed you have a lot to think about before you and your doctor choose a treatment plan. You may feel that you must make a decision quickly, but it is important to give yourself time to absorb the information you have just learned.

Depending on the situation, the treatment options for men with prostate cancer may include:

• Expectant management (watchful waiting) or active surveillance
• Surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Cryosurgery (cryotherapy)
• Hormone therapy
• Chemotherapy Vaccine treatment
• Bone directed treatment

These treatments are generally used one at a time, although in some cases they may be combined.

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Become A Cancer Advocate and Support Prostate Cancer Survival

Invite a Cancer Survivor to your next event ~ Show your interest in your company neighborhood

Every 20 minutes, a son, father or grandfather will die from this disease. This year in the United States 230,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. A new case will occur every 2 minutes and 15 seconds.

Hank Oprinski, CEO at Capital Partners Limited, is a prostate cancer survivor, who has launched a nationwide tour to inform corporations, golfing communities, economic clubs, universities and other interested civic organizations to be pro-active about prostate cancer.

"I am asking interested organizations to step up to a national challenge and become involved in this event. The tour has been extended through the summer because of an overwhelming demand and because companies have never been reluctant to identify with Capital Partners Limited," said Oprinski.

"Cancer seminars occur across the country, in corporate backyards and even onboard cruise ships. The presentation concept demonstrates that an organization really cares about its neighborhood and the people who dedicate themselves to the prosperity of that organization. It shows involvement and interest because people want to do something to help one another," said a spokesperson for the company.

Oprinski's success as a presenter comes from the personal experience of how he copes as a cancer survivor, involves his family for support and continues to build company success.

His address covers the following topics:

• A partner to help you through challenging times 
• Support groups, second opinions, getting to know your body 
• Control of your destiny and medical outcome 
• Never-spoken-of side effects 
• Preventive ways to minimize your risk

What did all the following businessmen have in common?

• Warren Buffett 
• Arnold Palmer 
• Billy Graham 
• Rudy Giuliani 
• Earl Woods 
• Merv Griffin 
• Tom Witter 
• Steve Ross

They all had a battle with prostate cancer and the list continues to grow.

Oprinski has worked in 26 countries with a career that has taken him to Europe, the Middle East and Asia. He is the current Managing Partner of PRonlineNews.com and is a recognized guest speaker and seminar instructor of international strategic planning and the author of "Customer Service, the Strategy for the 2000's."

He's definitely the Go-To guy on prostate and CTCL cancers.

To schedule an event or for more information, contact Hank Oprinski at (256) 738-8077 or email editor@pronlinenews.com

Hank has been featured at Forbes.com, MarketWatch, CNBC, MSN Money and television stations across the nation and will bring a wealth of knowledge to your venue.

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