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Cancer in men
Cancer, in general, is the uncontrolled growth of cells within a patient’s body and the potential spread of
these abnormal cells creating functional problems in the different organs of the body. It is normal for cells
to reproduce and grow, but when they grow out of control, it becomes a problem.
Every year, cancer claims the lives of nearly 300,000 men in America. There are ways to reduce the risk for some of the
most common types of cancer in men.
In 2005, the most recent year for which statistics are available, more than 690,000 men in the United States were told
they had cancer, and more than 290,000 died from it. Due to advances in early detection and treatment, more men who
are diagnosed with cancer are surviving each year.
An American diagnosed with cancer today is very likely to join the growing ranks of survivors, who are estimated
to total 12 million and will reach 18 million by 2020. The five-year survival rate for all forms of cancer combined
has risen to 66 percent, more than double what it was 50 years ago.
Lung Cancer
More men in the U.S. die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. About 9 out of every 10 lung cancer deaths in
men in this country are due to smoking. The best way men can prevent lung cancer is to not start smoking or to quit if
they do. Man can also reduce the risk of lung cancer by avoiding other people's smoke and testing their home for radon.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second common cancer in the U.S.males, not counting skin cancer. It is the second most common
cancer causing death in men. The most prevalent thing related to prostate cancer is all men are at risk for this disease.
Among factors increasing this risk we can include older age, a family history of prostate cancer and being African
American.
Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
Despite this cancer is largely preventable through screening, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer
deaths in American men. Colorectal screening is recommended for men beginning at age 50. Screening tests for colorectal cancer
can detect precancerous polyps so they can be removed before they turn into colorectal cancer.
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are
two types of highly curable skin cancers. However, in 2005, more than 5,000 men in the U.S. died of melanomas, the
third most common skin cancer. Most skin cancers are caused by exposure to ultraviolet light or sunlight. The best
way to avoid skin cancer is to protect your skin from the sun by using sunscreen, seeking shade, and wearing
sunglasses, a hat, and sun-protective clothing.
Other Types of Cancer
While lung, ptostate, skin and colorectal cancers are the main cancers that affect men health, other cancers may also
affect your health as well.
For more information on a specific cancer, visit the National Cancer Institute.
According to the World Health Organization, cancer will be the leading world-wide cause of death in 2010. More than 40
percent of Americans will develop cancer during their lifetime.
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