 |
|
|
|
|
Know the Facts
- Prostate cancer is the 2nd most
common cause of cancer deaths in men in the U.S.
- Every 3 minutes, an American
man finds out he has prostate cancer
- 50% of African-American men
are more likely to get prostate cancer than any
other race
- More than 220,000 men were diagnosed
with the disease in 2003
- Early detection is crucial
What Are The Symptoms
- Frequent urination, especially
at night
- Inability to urinate
- Trouble starting or holding
back urination
- A weak or interrupted flow of
urine
- Painful or burning urination
- Blood in the urine or semen
- Painful ejaculation
- Frequent pain in the lower back,
hips, or upper thighs
Georgia
Cancer Statistics
- 1 in 2 Georgia men will be diagnosed
with cancer in their lifetime
- More than 14,000 will die
- More than 35,000 Georgians will
be diagnosed
- African-Americans in Atlanta
have the worse mortality rate in the whole nation!
|
|
|
