Prostate Cancer
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Definition of prostate cancer
Cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate (a gland in the male reproductive system found below the bladder and in front of the rectum). Prostate cancer usually occurs in older men.
Estimated new cases and deaths
Estimated new cases and deaths from prostate cancer in the United States in 2009:
- New cases: 192,280
- Deaths: 27,360
Bladder Cancer
Definition of bladder cancer
Cancer that forms in tissues of the bladder (the organ that stores urine). Most bladder cancers are transitional cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in cells that normally make up the inner lining of the bladder). Other types include squamous cell carcinoma (cancer that begins in thin, flat cells) and adenocarcinoma (cancer that begins in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids). The cells that form squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma develop in the inner lining of the bladder as a result of chronic irritation and inflammation.
Estimated new cases and deaths
Estimated new cases and deaths from bladder cancer in the United States in 2009:
- New cases: 70,980
- Deaths: 14,330
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