Former President Joe Biden's diagnosis of an aggressive form of prostate cancer has sparked nationwide concern. Although the five-year survival rate for prostate cancer is 97%, that figure falls to 37% if the cancer spreads. Dr. David Shusterman is promoting awareness by offering free PSA tests to New Yorkers, emphasizing the importance of early detection. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer for men, notably affecting Black men at higher rates. The disease often goes undetected in its early stages, highlighting the need for proactive screenings.
"In the time it takes to check your phone, your provider can perform a screening that could make a significant difference to your future health." - Dr. Shusterman
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the US, with 1 in 8 expected to face it at some point in their lifetime.
Biden's diagnosis highlights the urgency for prostate cancer screenings, especially as the risk increases significantly with age.
While the five-year survival rate for localized prostate cancer is 97%, it drops to 37% when the disease metastasizes.
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