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Phil Caputo, who also had a home in Patagonia, Arizona, previously had bladder cancer and prostate cancer and also had been dealing with Parkinson’s disease.—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 He was diagnosed with prostate cancer, another cancer on the presumptive list.—Ginger Allen, CBS News, 6 May 2026 Before his 2019 death, Konkle’s father battled prostate cancer, which spread to his lungs shortly after their reconciliation.—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026 Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer Some research indicates that higher circulating levels of omega-3 fatty acids from supplements may increase the risk of prostate cancer.—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for prostate
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Etymology
New Latin prostata prostate gland, from Greek prostatēs, from proïstanai to put in front, from pro- before + histanai to cause to stand — more at pro-, stand