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• NEW—April 23, 2010
  New PSA Test May Predict Prostate Cancer's Aggressiveness
  April 23, 2010
  

  An updated version of the standard prostate cancer test can help improve predictions about which men might not require immediate treatment, researchers report.

• NEW
  Which Foods Fight Prostate Cancer?
  

  Test your knowledge by taking this five-question quiz from Health Central that includes some interesting facts about your diet's link to preventing prostate cancer.

• Ten Things Everyone Should Know About Prostate Cancer (PDF Download)
  June 25, 2009
  

  Did you know that nearly 100 percent of men who catch their prostate cancer in the early stages are still alive after five years? ZERO has put together the top 10 prostate cancer facts as a reference to show that prostate cancer can be prevented and treated effectively.

• What Are the Key Statistics of Prostate Cancer?
  June 25, 2009
  

  Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that 27,360 men in the United States will die of prostate cancer in 2009.

• Prevention of Prostate Cancer
  June 15, 2009
  

  Can food prevent prostate cancer? Growing evidence shows that a healthy diet combined with exercise could reduce your risk.

• Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
  June 15, 2009
  

  An abnormal PSA test or DRE exam indicates the need for further testing, including a biopsy, to determine if the abnormal readings indicate prostate cancer.

• Prostate Cancer Treatment
  June 15, 2009
  

  There are many treatment options for prostate cancer, and new treatment options are right around the corner. Get to know your prognosis and understand your treatment options before choosing a course of action.

• Prostate Cancer 101 Brochure (PDF Download)
  June 15, 2009
  

  This easy-to-follow guide is a must-read for men to better understand how prostate cancer can be prevented, detected and treated.

• State by State Prostate Cancer Statistics (PDF Download)
  June 15, 2009
  

  Learn about prostate cancer statistics for each state, including the number of prostate cancer diagnoses.

• Men Get It. Take Charge Now Prostate Cancer Brochure (PDF Download)
  June 15, 2009
  

  A comprehensive summary about prostate cancer and a great resource from the National Prostate Cancer Coalition.

• NEW—September 16, 2009
  Prostate Cancer Survival Improving Among Older Men Who Have Conservative Management
  September 16, 2009
  

  Older men whose localized prostated cancer is not aggressively treated with surgery or radiation but follows a conservative management regime also known as "watchful waiting" are surviving longer, according to a new US study.

• NEW
  Your Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
  

  The outlook for men diagnosed with prostate cancer has never been brighter. Doctors now have a variety of ways to treat prostate cancer, including surgery, radiation, and drugs that slow the growth of cancer cells. Both the safety and effectiveness of prostate cancer treatments has been steadily improving.

• Three Steps to Help Beat Prostate Cancer
  July 24, 2009
  

  Learn how prevention, detection and empowerment can help you conquer prostate cancer.

• Five Things You Can Do to Lower Your Risk (PDF Download)
  June 25, 2009
  

  Eating vegetables and other healthy food options like soy could decrease your chances of getting prostate cancer. Learn more ways to combat prostate health issues from ZERO.

• Stages of Prostate Cancer
  June 25, 2009
  

  Like other forms of cancer, the prognosis for prostate cancer depends on how far the cancer has spread at the time it's diagnosed. Doctors use a system of classification called staging to describe prostate cancer's spread.

• Do We Know What Causes Prostate Cancer?
  June 15, 2009
  

  We still do not know exactly what causes prostate cancer. But researchers have found some risk factors and are trying to learn just how these factors cause prostate cells to become cancerous.

• Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
  June 15, 2009
  

  Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a substance produced by the prostate gland. An elevated PSA might indicate prostate health issues. Learn more about the test and who is a candidate for the test here.

• What Should You Ask Your Doctor About Prostate Cancer?
  June 15, 2009
  

  All men should be getting regular check-ups from their physicians. Here is a list of questions to ask your physician if you are diagnosed with prostate cancer.

• Expectant Management of Prostate Cancer—Watchful Waiting
  June 15, 2009
  

  Because prostate cancer often grows very slowly, some doctors may recommend an approach known as expectant management, or "watchful waiting." This approach involves closely monitoring the cancer without active treatment such as surgery or radiation therapy.

• What Will Happen After Treatment?
  June 15, 2009
  

  Learn more about what to expect AFTER prostate cancer treatment is complete.

• Incontinence After Prostate Surgery: A Guide to Recovery and Care
  June 15, 2009
  

  Incontinence is a frequent side effect of prostate cancer, but the condition can be treated. If you are experiencing incontinence of any kind, make an appointment with your doctor to discuss treatment options.

• Effects of Cancer Treatment on Male Sexuality
  June 15, 2009
  

  How does cancer treatment affect sexual desire and response in men? How does it affect their partners?

• NEW
  Prostate Cancer: Urinary Incontinence
  

  Urinary incontinence, or the loss of the ability to control urination, is common in men who have had surgery or radiation for prostate cancer. You should prepare for this possibility and understand that, for a while, at least, urinary incontinence may complicate your life.

• NEW—April 29, 2010
  Health Buzz: FDA Approves Vaccine to Treat Prostate Cancer
  April 29, 2010
  

  The Food and Drug Administration has approved Provenge, a vaccine that uses a patient's own immune cells to fight off prostate cancer. The vaccine is the first of its kind, approved to treat, rather than prevent cancer. Its approval is limited for use in patients whose prostate cancer has spread, but who have minimal or no symptoms of the disease, according to the agency.

• Test Your Incontinence Knowledge
  July 24, 2009
  

  Do you know which condition causes most male urinary incontinence? Take this quiz to find out.

• We Can Do It Together: A Couple Tackles Incontinence and Prostate Cancer
  July 24, 2009
  

  Dick Howe suffered from urinary incontinence after prostate cancer surgery. Read how Dick and Desiree Howe have made incontinence and prostate cancer education their life mission.

• What is Incontinence?
  June 15, 2009
  

  Incontinence is a problem of the urinary system, which is composed of two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra.

• Male Stress Urinary Incontinence
  June 15, 2009
  

  Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) refers to the leakage of urine that occurs during activities that exert pressure on the bladder such as coughing or sneezing.

• Urge Urinary Incontinence/Overactive Bladder
  June 15, 2009
  

  The International Continence Society (ICS) defines overactive bladder as "urgency, with or without urge incontinence, usually with frequency and nocturia."

• Enlarged Prostate – BPH
  June 15, 2009
  

  Enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common occurrence among aging men. Benign means that the enlargement is not caused by cancer or infection.

• Incontinence 101
  June 15, 2009
  

  Use this glossary of terms related to incontinence as a reference tool to help you speak with your doctor and loved ones about this condition.

• Incontinence Products for Men
  June 15, 2009
  

  Learn more about Depend^® products and find out the product that is right for you.

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