Biden's aggressive prostate cancer: what you need to know about the disease
Men Above 50 Must Watch For These Often-missed Prostate Cancer Signs
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Top 7 Prostate Cancer Warning Signs, Symptoms
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For Black men, and those who love them, it is essential that you heed the information provided here about prostate cancer signs and symptoms.
Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. According to the ACS, about one man in eight (12.5%) will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. However, Prostate Cancer UK (PCUK), a registered charity in England, reports that one in four Black men (25%) will get prostate cancer in their lifetime.
The ACS finds that prostate cancer is more likely to develop in older men and in non-Hispanic Black men. About six cases in 10 (60%) are diagnosed in men who are 65 or older, and it is rare in men under 40. The average age of men when they are first diagnosed is about 66.
According to PCUK, you may also be more likely to get prostate cancer as a Black man if:
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. About one man in 41 will die of prostate cancer.
"Prostate cancer can be a serious disease, but most men diagnosed with prostate cancer do not die from it," says the ACS website (www.Cancer,org). "In fact, more than 3.1 million men in the United States who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point are still alive today."
According to the American Cancer Society, the prostate cancer death rate declined by about half from 1993 to 2013, most likely due to earlier detection and advances in treatment. Since then, however, the pace of decline has slowed.
Renowned prostate cancer researcher Dr. Lorelei Mucci, director of strategic research partnerships at the ACS, shared the following signs and symptoms of prostate cancer, including important information about risk factors, PSA screening and more.
1 – Why is it important every September during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to help people learn about the disease?
Despite the alarming statistics concerning the disease, there are opportunities for prevention, early detection and treatment to improve survival and survivorship. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is so important to have a focused time for men and their families to share knowledge, experiences, and state of science on this important cancer. It is also a time to reflect upon the people who have been impacted by prostate cancer and who have lost their lives to the disease.
2 – What are the warning signs of prostate cancer?
For some men, prostate cancer may lead to urinary problems, such as having difficulty starting urination or urinating frequently or pain during ejaculation.These symptoms and signs also occur with non-cancer conditions, so it is important to follow up with a physician. If a cancer has already grown beyond the prostate, there may be pain in the hips, back or other areas that do not go away. For most people, however, there are no signs or symptoms indicating prostate cancer, and the cancer is diagnosed with a biopsy following an abnormal blood test.
3 – Who is at risk for prostate cancer?
Black men and those of African ancestry are 70% more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Men with a family history of prostate cancer as well as a family history of breast cancer are at higher risk of prostate cancer. While age, family history and race/ancestry are not things you can change, there are other factors such as maintaining a healthy body weight, not smoking and being physically active that can help to offset this higher risk.
4 – What is the treatment for prostate cancer?
There are effective treatments for prostate cancer. When the cancer is still confined to the prostate, surgery and certain forms of radiation are useful to treat and cure prostate cancer. For men who have a low risk of their prostate cancer metastasizing, active surveillance — in which a patient is closely monitored for signs of cancer progression — can also be an important treatment to consider. When the cancer is more aggressive, there are additional therapies that are used, including therapies that target hormonal pathways, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiopharmaceutical therapies.
5 – Is there a screening test for prostate cancer?
The main screening test for prostate cancer involves taking a blood sample and testing it for the level of a marker called prostate-specific antigen (PSA). Higher levels of PSA in the blood can indicate prostate cancer, but also may be higher in benign conditions such as an enlarged prostate. There is good evidence that regular PSA screening can reduce prostate cancer mortality. However, there is some controversy with screening for prostate cancer since the test can pick up slower-growing cancers that will never lead to harm. An area of active research now is aiming to do more effective screening approaches, targeting the men who are at the highest risk of prostate cancer and then also safely letting people know they can screen less regularly..
6 – What age should men be screened for prostate cancer?
The ACS recommends that men at average risk for prostate cancer discuss the benefits and limitations of screening with their healthcare provider at age 50. Men at high risk (which includes Black men in general and any man with a first-degree relative who had prostate cancer before age 65) should have the conversation at age 45. Black men with a family history of breast, ovarian, or prostate cancer, and men with more than one first-degree relative who had prostate cancer at an early age should discuss screening at age 40. Detecting prostate cancer early can lead to more effective treatment and improved outcomes.
7- What is the ACS doing to combat prostate cancer?
To address the burden of prostate cancer for all men and the large racial disparities that exist, we established the IMPACT initiative. This cross-institution initiative will address urgent unmet needs with the goals of significantly improving outcomes for all men including survivorship and survival; reducing disparities; improving diversity in prostate cancer clinical trials; accelerating engagement and awareness and accelerating the implementation of known prevention strategies into at-risk communities.
This article originally appeared here.
Majority In US Unaware Of Early Prostate Cancer Signs, Survey Reveals
New research shows most adults unaware that early-stage disease typically presents no warning signs, highlighting need for regular screening.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A significant majority of Americans lack crucial knowledge about prostate cancer's early warning signs, according to new survey data from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The research, which surveyed 1,004 adults nationwide, found that 80 percent of respondents were unaware that early-stage prostate cancer typically produces no physical symptoms. This knowledge gap represents a concerning trend for a disease that affects more than 300,000 adults in the United States annually, according to the National Cancer Institute.
"It begins in the prostate gland and in its early stages, often doesn't cause noticeable symptoms, which is why regular screening is so important," said Dr. Edmund Folefac, medical oncologist at the OSUCCC – James and clinical associate professor at Ohio State College of Medicine.
The survey also revealed that 59 percent of participants did not recognize sexual dysfunction as a potential sign of prostate cancer. Healthcare providers note that partners are often the first to notice these changes and encourage men to seek medical evaluation.
Prostate cancer ranks among the most common cancers affecting men, particularly those over age 50. When detected early, the disease is highly treatable due to its typically slow progression pattern.
The research uncovered notable demographic differences in awareness levels. Black adults demonstrated greater recognition of lesser-known symptoms, with 33 percent identifying fatigue as a potential sign compared to 24 percent of white adults. Similarly, 30 percent of Black respondents recognized weight loss as a symptom versus 20 percent of white participants.
However, Black adults were less likely to know that early-stage prostate cancer often presents without symptoms, with only 12 percent awareness compared to 21 percent among white adults.
Dr. Folefac emphasized the importance of family medical history in determining screening schedules. "If your father, brother or grandfather was diagnosed with prostate cancer, you have a higher risk of getting the disease and you should start screenings early and regularly," he explained.
Current national guidelines recommend that men begin prostate cancer screening at age 50, typically through blood tests that can detect the disease before symptoms appear.
The survey was conducted by SSRS on its Opinion Panel Omnibus platform from August 1-4, 2025. Data collection included both web-based responses (974 participants) and telephone interviews (30 participants), with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points at the 95 percent confidence level.
All survey data were weighted to represent the target population of U.S. Adults ages 18 and older, providing a comprehensive snapshot of national awareness levels regarding this significant health concern.
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