Sub topics:
- Overview
- Causes and Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Staging and Grading
- Treatment Options
- Surgery
- Radiation Therapy
- Hormone Therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Side Effects of Treatment
- Prevention
- Prognosis and Survival Rates
- Research and Clinical Trials
- Living with Prostate Cancer
- Support and Resources
What is prostate cancer ?
Prostate cancer is
a type of cancer that develops in the prostate gland, which is a small,
walnut-shaped gland in males responsible for producing seminal fluid that
nourishes and transports sperm. This cancer typically grows slowly and may
initially cause no symptoms. However, in some cases, it can grow quickly and
spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body, such as the bones and lymph
nodes.
· Symptoms:
- Difficulty urinating or a weak urine stream.
- Frequent urination, especially at night.
- Blood in urine or semen.
- Pain or discomfort in the pelvic area.
- Erectile dysfunction.
· Causes
and Risk Factors:
- Age: More
common in older men, especially those over 50.
- Family History: A family
history of prostate or other cancers may increase risk.
- Ethnicity: More
prevalent in African-American men.
- Lifestyle: Diets
high in red meat or high-fat dairy products may contribute to risk.
· Diagnosis:
- Digital rectal exam (DRE).
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test.
- Biopsy and imaging tests (e.g., MRI, CT scan).
· Treatment
Options:
- Active surveillance for slow-growing cancers.
- Surgery (prostatectomy).
- Radiation therapy.
- Hormone therapy.
- Chemotherapy or targeted therapy for advanced stages.
