Published on June 19, 2015
Updated on March 29, 2018
Yes, that is right. Men also need to know their body, and in some cases check themselves on a regular basis to look for changes. Therefore, in honor of Men’s Health Week, let’s talk about two cancers only men face that may not be the most comfortable to talk about: testicular and prostate cancers. Prostate cancer is the second most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and testicular cancer is the most common cancer for men ages 15-34, and completely beatable when detected early.
Women: these cancers may not directly affect you, but you can play a role in preventing them by educating the men in your life about ways to reduce their risk. Men: here’s what you need to know to reduce your risk for prostate and testicular cancers:
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is highly treatable if the cancer is found early and hasn’t spread to other parts of the body. This year, an estimated 220,800 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and an estimated 2,540 will die from the disease.
Here are the facts to help you prevent it:
Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is also highly treatable with a 96% five-year survival rate. This year, 8,430 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed and about 380 men will die of the disease.
Here are the facts to help you prevent it:
Did you know 1 out of 2 men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime? About 6,876,600 have been diagnosed with cancer in the United States. This June, take care of your body and talk to your doctor about screenings to reduce your risk for cancer. To learn more about cancer prevention and early detection, visit preventcancer.org.
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