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YOUR PROSTATE CANCER KNOWLEDGE According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the secondmost common type of cancer found in American men as well as the second leading cause of cancer death in men. Who Is at Risk? Age is the most common risk factor for prostate cancer. It’s most often found in men age 65 and older. Some of the other risk factors are: • Family history—If men in your family, such as your brother or father, have had this type of cancer, your risk may be higher. • Race—If you have African ancestry your risk may be higher. If you have Asian or Hispanic/Latino ancestry your risk may be lower. • Diet—If your diet is high in unhealthy fats, mainly red meat and high-fat dairy, it can raise your risk. This risk may also be higher if you eat fewer plantbased foods such as fruits and vegetables. And remember to sign up for the Healthyroads Wellness® program! It’s part of your benefits plan: Go to Healthyroads.com to find tools that help you build a healthy lifestyle. M600-6440A-UOA 9/15 © 2015 American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH). All rights reserved. Healthyroads Wellness and the Healthyroads logo are trademarks of ASH. Should You Get Tested? Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein made by the cells in the prostate gland. The PSA in your blood can rise above normal when you have problems with your prostate or have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. If you are 50 or older, or sooner if you have risk factors, your doctor may use a PSA test and/or a digital rectal exam (DRE) to help screen for prostate cancer. If the result of either of these tests is not normal, your doctor may recommend further tests. Cancer found with the PSA test or DRE is often detected at an earlier, more treatable stage. Learn More Talk with your doctor about your risk factors. He or she can help you decide when and how often you should be tested.