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Prostate Cancer Quiz: Myths vs. Facts

By Editorial Team

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There are a lot of misconceptions about prostate cancer. Trying to sort through them and find the facts can be difficult. For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we are highlighting myths and misconceptions.

Take the quiz below to test your knowledge.

Quick Quiz

People 55 and under account for 10 percent of prostate cancer cases

True

False

Quick Quiz

Around 20 to 30 percent of people will see prostate cancer come back within 5 years of treatment

True

False

Quick Quiz

Prostate cancer always has symptoms

True

False

Quick Quiz

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends PSA tests for men over age 70

True

False

Quick Quiz

A PSA test alone can diagnose prostate cancer

True

False

How did you do? Let us know in the comments below.

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CommunityMember1367 Member
<p>100% on quiz, don't have cancer but have battled BPH for almost two decades.</p>
1. SamuelTaylor Community Admin
  <p>Good for you! Way to know your stuff. I'm sorry to hear that you've been battling for so long. How have you been lately? -Samuel, Team Member </p>
DannyS Member
<p>I got them all right!</p>
Beverly Baldwin Moderator & Contributor
<p>I got one wrong! I think this is a great way to gage what others know about the disease that affect themselves and/or the people they are close to and love. <br/><br/><br/>Beverly (Prostatecancer.net Moderator)</p>

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