"Each year, 350,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer and 40,000 men die from this disease," said Dr. Stanley J. Swierzewski III, founder and chairman of Healthcommunities.com. "Fear, often based in ignorance of the facts, keeps many men from seeking medical attention for what is one of the most treatable forms of cancer. Promoting awareness of prostate health includes providing the facts about prostate cancer."

The "Straight Facts on Prostate Cancer" videos feature Swierzewski, a board-certified urologist, and his physician assistant, Craig Vermes. The series covers the importance of screening and describes the following diagnostic tests: prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, digital rectal exam (DRE) and the prostate biopsy.

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