Patriots DC Terrell Williams Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

Terrell Williams, the New England Patriots' defensive coordinator, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

This is a type of cancer that grows in the prostate gland, a part of the male reproductive system.

The cancer is usually slow-growing but can spread.

Williams is 51 and has begun treatment after being away from the team for a few weeks.

Prostate cancer is common in men, with a 13% lifetime risk.

Risk factors include older age, African ancestry, family history, and certain genetic conditions.

Williams's colleagues and teammates have offered support.