early signs of prostate :: Article Creator Screenings, Early Detection Important In Prostate Cancer Treatment It's a mention in a newscast, a headline in a newspaper, an entry on a prayer list, and then, perhaps, forgotten. Except by the sufferer and his family. At the beginning of 2023, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., announced he had prostate cancer. A check-in with his staff just before Christmas had positive news. "I am happy to say Sen. Casey is doing well," said spokeswoman Natalie Adams. In early December, U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., announced he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, too. He's said he's feeling well, and is tackling the situation head on. Just how prevalent is prostate cancer? Dr. Hasan Rizvi, oncologist / hematologist, UAHS and Roswell Park Cancer Institute physician, answered some questions on the topic. "Prostate cancer is very common and 1.6 million men worldwide get diagnosed with pr...