One out of every 10 American men will develop prostate cancer. That’s why Virginia Mason is dedicated to providing advanced prostate cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment.
Prostate cancer develops when changes (mutations) happen in the prostate, causing cells to abnormally multiply. More than 75 percent of cases are diagnosed in men over age 65.
Although scientists don’t know exactly what causes prostate cancer, the following risk factors may play a significant role:
In its early stages, prostate cancer shows few symptoms. As it progresses, symptoms include:
To learn more about prostate cancer care at Virginia Mason or to make an appointment, please call (206) 583-2282.