Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that is involved in the production of semen. It is located below a man's bladder, in front of the rectum. Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the prostate gland.
CAUSES
The exact cause of this condition is not known.
RISK FACTORS
This condition is more likely to develop in:
People who are older than 65 years old.
African Americans.
People who are obese.
People with a family history of prostate cancer.
People with a family history of breast cancer.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of this condition include:
A need to urinate often.
Weak or interrupted flow of urine.
Trouble starting or stopping urination.
Inability to urinate.
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Once the condition is diagnosed, tests will be done to determine how far the cancer has spread. This is called staging the cancer. Staging may involve imaging tests, such as:
A bone scan.
A CT scan.
A PET scan.
An MRI.
The stages of prostate cancer are as follows:
Stage I. At this stage the cancer is found in the prostate only. The cancer is not visible on imaging tests and is usually found by accident, such as during a prostate surgery.
Stage II. At this stage the cancer is more advanced than it is in stage I, but the cancer has not spread outside the prostate.
Stage III. At this stage the cancer has spread beyond the outer layer of the prostate to nearby tissues. The cancer may be found in the seminal vesicles.
Stage IV. At this stage the cancer has spread other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, bones, bladder, rectum, liver, or lungs.
TREATMENT
Treatment for this condition depends on several factors, including the stage of the cancer, your age, and your overall health. Common treatments include:
Observation for early stage prostate
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that is involved in the production of semen. It is located below a man's bladder, in front of the rectum. Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the prostate gland.
CAUSES
The exact cause of this condition is not known.
RISK FACTORS
This condition is more likely to develop in:
People who are older than 65 years old.
African Americans.
People who are obese.
People with a family history of prostate cancer.
People with a family history of breast cancer.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of this condition include:
A need to urinate often.
Weak or interrupted flow of urine.
Trouble starting or stopping urination.
Inability to urinate.
Pain or burning …show more content…
Once the condition is diagnosed, tests will be done to determine how far the cancer has spread. This is called staging the cancer. Staging may involve imaging tests, such as:
A bone scan.
A CT scan.
A PET scan.
An MRI.
The stages of prostate cancer are as follows:
Stage I. At this stage the cancer is found in the prostate only. The cancer is not visible on imaging tests and is usually found by accident, such as during a prostate surgery.
Stage II. At this stage the cancer is more advanced than it is in stage I, but the cancer has not spread outside the prostate.
Stage III. At this stage the cancer has spread beyond the outer layer of the prostate to nearby tissues. The cancer may be found in the seminal vesicles.
Stage IV. At this stage the cancer has spread other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, bones, bladder, rectum, liver, or lungs.
TREATMENT
Treatment for this condition depends on several factors, including the stage of the cancer, your age, and your overall health. Common treatments include:
Observation for early stage prostate