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An extra set of eyes on radiology scans, double-checking for signs of prostate cancer.—Emily Brindley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 The program, set to launch this spring, aims to provide health education, cancer screening evaluations, and home colorectal or prostate-specific test kits to residents in need.—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 Mar. 2026 That’s true for prostate cancer.—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026 The researchers analyzed tissue samples from 10 patients with prostate cancer who underwent surgery to remove the entire organ.—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 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