The prostate is a male sex gland which produces a thick fluid that forms part of semen. It is about the size of a walnut located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Malignant tissue is cancer.
Prostate cancer is the most common malignant cancer in American men.
For black men, the odds of getting prostate cancer are one in eight, compared to one in 6.25 for all U.S. men. In fact, black men in the U.S. have the world's highest rate of prostate cancer. Family history - There is an increased risk if a close family member has prostate cancer. It is important to learn as much as you can about your family's medical history. As you go through the aging process, your prostate will get larger.