American Cancer Society Facts & Figures 2014

2014 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FACTS & FIGURES

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The American Cancer Society’s 2014 Cancer Facts & Figures attempts to summarize current scientific information about cancer. Except when specified, it does not represent the official policy of the American Cancer Society. Data source: American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2014. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2014.

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2014 New Cancer Cases Approximately 1,665,540 new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2014 (does not include carcinoma in situ or non-invasive cancer of any site except urinary bladder, nor does it include basal cell or squamous skin cancers.) Estimated new cancer cases in California for 2014: 171,730


Prostate Cancer •  Estimated new cases of prostate

cancer: 233,000

•  Estimated new cases prostate cancer in California: 23,010

•  Symptoms: Early prostate cancer usually has no symptoms. With more advanced disease, men may experience weak/interrupted urine flow, the inability to urinate, frequent urination, blood in the urine, painful or burning urination.

•  Risk Factors: Includes increasing age, family history of the disease, certain inherited genetic conditions. About 60% of all prostate cancer cases are diagnosed in men 65 years of age and older; 97% occur in men 50 and older.

•  Treatment Options: Varies depending on age,

stage and grade of cancer. Possible treatments include surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, external beam radiation or brachytherapy (radioactive seed implants.)


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Additional Resources

American Cancer Society, California \

Prostate Cancer Foundation


http://www.cancer.org/myacs/california/areahighlights/index?state=

http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.5699537/k.BEF4/Home.htm

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American Cancer Society Facts & Figures 2014