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What are the chances of having prostate cancer vs. having prostatitis at age 41?
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Rare: Both are rare in 41 year olds. If there are symptoms of prostate problems, they need to be discussed with a health care provider.
Answered 10/25/2012
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More prostatitis: Chances of having prostate cancer at age 40 1 in 10000 vs 60 to 70 age group 1 in 15 peak age is 55 and up and rare in young. At the age of 41 prostatitis is common not cancer.
Answered 12/9/2013
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