Jan 2, 2011

Prostate Cancer - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

 The prostate is a walnut-sized gland found specifically in the male human body. The prostate gland lies below the urinary tract and in front of the rectum. This gland is associated with male reproductive system and issued a thick seminal fluid is important to provide food for the sperm. Growth and function of the prostate gland is influenced by testosterone. Altered growth of cells in the prostate gland associated with the occurrence of prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer is more common among middle-aged men and older. Prostate cancer risk factors including age, race, nationality, family history and diet. The occurrence of prostate cancer is more common in African-American men, while it occurs less in Asian, Hispanic and Latin. North America and Europe are more susceptible to cancers. People consume large amounts of red meat or dairy products high in fat and fewer fruits and vegetables tend to suffer from prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer can be better treated if diagnosed early. Some early warning signs of prostate cancer among other important frequent urination at night, the pain and burning sensation during urination, reduced and interrupted urine stream, difficulty in having an erection, painful ejaculation, difficulty holding urine , there is blood in the urine or semen and frequent pain or stiffness in lower back, hips and upper thighs.
Early diagnosis of prostate cancer involves the patient's physical examination, urine examination to check the presence of blood and blood test to measure PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels. However, patients need to undergo other diagnostic procedures such as transrectal ultrasound, cystoscopy and transrectal biopsy to confirm the existence of prostate cancer. prostate cancer is assessed based on Gleason score 2-10. Higher scores of cancer, the more advanced. Prostate cancer treatment involves surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy or combination therapy.

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