S EEN THROUGH the cold lens of statistics, Joe Biden’s statement on May 18th that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer is not all that surprising. In America prostate cancer is the second-most commonly diagnosed sort behind breast cancer.

A class of older drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes may also help slow the progression of prostate cancer, a small study suggests.

In a direct appeal to the public, the environmentalist urged men to keep up-to-date with regular testing and doctor’s visits.

Dr. Robin Bhavsar, a urologist at St. Joseph Health in Bryan, told KBTX Black men have a particularly high risk of contracting the disease, white men are at an average risk, and Hispanic and Asian men are considered the lowest risk.

AstraZeneca is putting the pedal to the metal to drive up early detection of prostate cancer. | AstraZeneca is putting the pedal to the metal to drive up early detection of prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and is highly treatable if caught early. A KSAT anchor's family member is a testament to that and shared his story to spread awareness.