Prostate Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
20% of prostate cancers arise here
A
Transitional zone
2
Q
70% of prostate cancers arise here
A
Peripheral zone
3
Q
Are black men or caucasians at greater risk?
A
Black men
-Asians rarely develop prostate cancer
4
Q
Family history and prostate cancer
A
The risk of CaP is doubled with one first degree relatives and by four fold with two first degree relative
5
Q
Peak age affected by prostate cancer
A
70-74
