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Prostate cancer is the out-of-control growth of abnormal cells in the prostate gland, which is responsible for making the chemical components of semen.

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men. However, prognosis for prostate cancer is generally good, with a 5-year survival rate of nearly 100 percent.

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Heart Disease May Be Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer

THURSDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Heart disease may be a risk factor for prostate cancer, a new study suggests. If this link is confirmed in future research, it means that lifestyle changes that r...

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