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Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian men, and is the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related death.
In Canada, there will be an estimated 24,600 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed, representing 20% of all new cancers in men. On average 67 Canadian men will be diagnosed with, and 13 Canadian men will die from prostate cancer every day. This represents 10% of all cancer deaths in men in 2022.
The following resources are available to help you navigate potential concerns around cancer suspicion, diagnosis, referral pathways and other important information.
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Contact the treating oncologist to determine how to refer the patient back to the cancer centre. If the oncologist's contact information is not available, search 'prostate cancer' in the Alberta Referral Directory for the most up-to-date information and instructions for referral.
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