Is it possible for 14 years olds to be diagnosed with prostrate cancer?

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Midnight_Angel	There has been speculation that environmental exposures may be involved in the aetiology of testicular cancer in adolescent boys and young men. Indirect evidence for this hypothesis would be provided by the finding of space-time clustering. To examine this we have looked for evidence of space-time clustering using data from a population-based cancer registry from Northern England. All cases of testicular cancer diagnosed in males aged 15–24 years during the period 1968–2002 were included in the study. Tests for space-time interactions between cases were applied with fixed thresholds of close in space and close in time. Addresses at birth and diagnosis were used in the analyses. To adjust for the effect of varying population density tests were repeated replacing fixed geographical distances with nearest neighbour thresholds. A total of 257 cases of testicular cancer were identified for analysis. Overall there was no evidence for space-time clustering. However, there was statistically significant space-time clustering for 15–19-year-old based on time of birth and place of diagnosis (p<0.001). The very limited finding of space-time clustering may provide tentative evidence for an environmental, or infectious component to aetiology. However, it may well be a chance finding. A larger study based on national data is required. Midnight~Angel :)

Gavin T	Highly unlikely, that's an old man's disease.

Diamond	no older men usually over 50 but sometimes as young as 40

sporregar	No, there is no such thing as prostrate cancer.

dog lover	Yes

Chris C	idk ask ya doctor

TallPaul	Possibly, but very rare. And it's your "prostate". Why do you ask?

Super Hatters	Yes-prostate cancer can affect from early teens, although it's typically associated with somewhat 'older' men.

Hunka Munka	Yes, it is possible but very rare. You should see a paediatric urologist for more information.

stuartscott	It is virtually unknown for teenage boys to have prostate cancer. In fact it is extremely rare to get it under 50 years of age. However, might it be that you are asking the question because you or someone you know are having symptoms similar to those of prostate cancer? urinary Tract infections (UTI's) can mimic many of the symptoms. Best bet is to see your GP. A simple urine test can uncover the problem.