Little Did We Know That Prostate Cancer is the Most Common Non ...

In 2004, it is estimated that 234000 new cases of prostate cancer diagnose in the United States. That makes it the most common cancer among American men, next to the skin cancer. More than 27000 deaths due to prostate cancer are expected to occur annually. .... A probe is inserted into the rectum and pictures are recorded using sound waves, which create an image of the prostate gland. The test is usually done in outpatient setting and usually takes less than 30 minutes. ...