April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of self-exams and screening for early detection. According to the American Cancer Society , about 9,190 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed this year and 470 people will die from...

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Because there are often no symptoms in early-stage lung cancer, people who are at high risk – including those who smoke or used to smoke – should be screened for lung cancer. Screening is crucial for early detection, better treatment options and more favorable outcomes for patients.

According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, and one in 41 will die of the disease. Because there are often no symptoms associated with early-stage prostate cancer, screening is crucial for early detection, better treatment options and more favorable outcomes for men.

Peter Orio, MD answers some common questions about prostate cancer, including when men should be screened and why it's important to talk about the disease.