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Cancer of the Prostate gland causes as many deaths in men today as Breast Cancer does in women - but society is much less aware of Prostate Cancer than Breast Cancer!

Whether prostate cancer screening using current tests results in a survival benefit is controversial. Two major long-term studies report further conflicting results.

Prostate cancer is a concern among men past middle age. A physician takes multiple steps to handle this common male malignancy.

Up to 60% of autopsies on men aged 60 to 90 years show evidence of prostate cancer. Early detection and treatment of this disease have not yet shown substantial benefit.

The Centers for Disease Control have published recommendations for ways to prevent many types of cancer.

Aging baby boomers want to remain healthy as they look toward retirement and beyond. Guidelines for maintaining optimal health in geriatric populations can help.

The abdominal pain of diverticulitis can make a grown man cry. To prevent or slow the progression of diverticulosis, medical experts advise an alkalyzing high fiber diet.