Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men. Between 2009 and 2013 in Delaware, the prostate cancer death rate for African American men was more than twice the rate for Caucasian men.

Learn more about prostate cancer from Delaware urologist, Dr. Michael Zaragoza and talk to your health care provider about the decision to have a prostate cancer screening.

Not all prostate cancers are the same. That’s why it’s important to stay informed. Know when and how often you should be screened—it could save your life. If you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, you should discuss the best treatment options with your health care provider.

Screening recommendations:

• Average risk – men 50 years and older
• High risk – men 45 years and older; high-risk men include African Americans and men who have a first-degree relative diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age. Early age defined as less than 65 years).
• Higher risk – men 40 years and older – men who have more than one first-degree relative who has had prostate cancer at an early age (less than 65).

Note: Men should discuss prostate cancer screening with their health care provider before being screened.

You are at a greater risk for prostate cancer if you:

Prostate cancer can sometimes cause:

• Frequent urinating, particularly at night
• Pain during orgasm
• Blood in the urine

We offer help for screening and prostate cancer treatment:

• If you don’t have insurance or you can’t afford a prostate cancer screening, there is a program that could provide the screening for you.
• If you should be diagnosed with prostate cancer and you can’t afford treatment, the Delaware Cancer Treatment Program provides free cancer treatment for up to two years. Cancer Care Coordinators help guide you through treatment, scheduling visits with doctors and making sure you get the care you need.

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Stay informed—check out this downloadable pdf for more information about prostate cancer.

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A nurse navigator can schedule a cancer screening for you.

Hospitals Statewide have nurse navigators who can schedule your cancer screening and provide follow-up help - whether you have health insurance or not. Use this form to request a callback, or call the nurse navigator at the facility closest to you:

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If you would like to speak directly to a nurse navigator, you can call the facility closest to you from the list below.

• Bayhealth Medical Center 302-566-1202
• Beebe Healthcare 302-297-8342
• Christiana Care Health Services 302-261-8719
• Nanticoke Health Services 302-604-5243, ext. 3765