Prostate Cancer: Veterans Should Know About Risks and Innovative Treatments

WASHINGTON (October 4, 2024) — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports each year approximately 15,000 men are diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer at its medical facilities.

VA notes that while prostate cancer affects Veterans of all races, Black males are particularly vulnerable. VA’s statistics show approximately 33% of cases occur in Black males.

In addition, VA statistics show 6% of Black male Veterans are more likely to have high-risk prostate cancer.

Veterans of American Indian and Alaska Native descent have higher rates of diagnosis than Veterans of European and Asian descent, according to VA.

Among all cancer patients, VA’s research confirms that prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers for all male Veterans. Based on its prostate cancer findings, VA has developed new, innovative programs to help Veterans in their treatment.

Read this recent VA News item for more information on how Veterans can receive innovative treatments for prostate cancer.