How common is prostate cancer by age?

Prostate cancer incidence increases with age: the older you are, the greater your chance of developing it. Although only about 1 in 456 men under age 50 will be diagnosed, the rate shoots up to 1 in 54 for ages 50 to 59, 1 in 19 for ages 60 to 69, and 1 in 11 for men 70 and older.

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By the Numbers: Diagnosis and Survival

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in the US (excluding skin cancer), and the second leading cause of cancer in men worldwide. 1 in 8 US men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives. Prostate cancer incidence increases with age: the older you are, the greater your chance of developing it. Although only about 1 in 456 men under age 50 will be diagnosed, the rate shoots up to 1 in 54 for ages 50 to 59, 1 in 19 for ages 60 to 69, and 1 in 11 for men 70 and older. Nearly 60% of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in men over the age of 65. Prostate cancer is diagnosed with a biopsy. The most common reason for a man to undergo a prostate biopsy is due to an elevated prostate-specific antigen level (PSA), determined by a blood test. In the last decade, changes in PSA screening recommendations have affected the rates of prostate cancer diagnosis.

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While prostate cancer is relatively common, the good news is that more than 80% of all prostate cancers are detected when the cancer is confined to the prostate or the region around it, and treatment success rates are high compared with many other types of cancer. The 5-year survival rate in the United States for men diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer is greater than 99%. In other words, the chance of a man dying from his prostate cancer is generally low. However, prostate cancer comes in many forms, and some men can have aggressive prostate cancer even when it appears to be confined to the prostate. Amidst so much optimism and progress in the last 10 years, it’s important to keep in mind that prostate cancer is still a deadly disease for some men, and it is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the US, with 94 men dying from it every day. In general, the earlier the cancer is caught and treated, the more likely the patient will remain disease-free. In fact, many men with “low-risk” tumors (which are the most common type of prostate cancer), as well as some men with intermediate-risk disease, can safely undergo active surveillance. This means patients are closely monitored without immediate treatment (or treatment-related side effects), while still preserving their chance of long-term survival if the cancer becomes aggressive enough to require treatment.

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What are the 7 warning signs of bone cancer?

Common symptoms Pain. You might have pain or tenderness most of the time, even when you're resting. ... Swelling. You might have some swelling, but it is not always possible to see or feel a lump. Problems moving around. ... Feeling tired (fatigue) ... A high temperature (fever) ... A weakened bone. ... Weight loss.

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Symptoms of bone cancer

The symptoms of bone cancer will vary, depending on the size of the cancer and where it is in the body. Primary bone cancer is very rare. It is much more likely that some other problem is causing your symptoms. But it's important to get any symptoms checked out by your GP. Cancer can also spread to your bones from somewhere else. This is called secondary or metastatic bone cancer. The signs and symptoms of secondary bone cancer may be different.

Common symptoms

Pain

You might have pain or tenderness most of the time, even when you're resting. The pain is often worse in bed at night. You could have pain that is felt in a different part of the body from where the tumour is. This is called referred pain.

Swelling

You might have some swelling, but it is not always possible to see or feel a lump.

Problems moving around

It might be more difficult to move around, or you might walk with a limp.

Less common symptoms

Feeling tired (fatigue)

You might feel more tired than usual, even if you're getting a good nights sleep.

A high temperature (fever)

You might have a high temperature, feel feverish and have sweats.

A weakened bone

You might have a fracture caused by a weakened bone. This is called a pathological fracture but is very rare.

Weight loss

You might lose weight even if you haven't changed your diet.

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