Women Against Prostate Cancer, a prostate cancer support group geared towards helping women and families affected by prostate cancer, wants to make sure every woman knows the facts about the disease. Below are the top 5 things women should know:

1. What is a prostate? The prostate is a walnut-sized male gland that contributes to the fluid that carries sperm. It is located just below the bladder. You can find the best natural prostate pills online.

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2. What is prostate cancer? A group of cells begins growing abnormally out of control in the prostate and invades healthy tissue. The cancer cells may also spread from the prostate to other parts of the body.

3. Who does it affect? It does not only affect men; the disease can have a devastating effect on entire families, especially wives and partners.

4. Who is at risk? According to the National Cancer Institute, 1 in 6 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, for African American men the rate is closer to 1 in 4. Nearly 190,000 American men will be diagnosed this year, ultimately leading to 27,000 deaths.

5. What are the risk factors? While the exact cause is still unknown there are dynamics that can increase a man's risk of getting prostate cancer including:

Age: A man's chance of developing it increases quickly after age 50.

Family History: Those with a father, brother, uncle or other male relative who have had it are at increased risk.