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Local man’s mission to educate young men on the risk of prostate cancer
Read full article: Local man’s mission to educate young men on the risk of prostate cancerGabe Canales was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 35 years old. He now runs a non-profit with the mission of educating young men about the disease. He shares his prevention tips.
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What Al Roker’s diagnosis teaches us about risk factors for prostate cancer
Read full article: What Al Roker’s diagnosis teaches us about risk factors for prostate cancerWhen it comes to prostate cancer, about six cases in 10 are diagnosed in men who are 65 or older. “Turns out, I have prostate cancer," Roker admitted. “Then in groups that are at a higher risk of prostate cancer groups, like we mentioned African American men, for patients who have a family history of prostate cancer... screening even earlier. Screening involves mostly blood-based tests to look for prostate cancer.”In recent years, there have been many options for men with prostate cancer. Here’s what KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley chose during his battle with prostate cancer.