All About Prostate Cancer

All About Prostate Cancer
By Jessica Moore

Cancer can occur in any part of the body - lungs, intestine,
rectum, breast or prostate. Prostate develops as a
malignant tumor that starts in the prostate gland. There is a
possibility of the spreading from the prostate to the
lymph nodes, other organs or bones through metastasis.

This is the second most common type of in men, which can
lead to death. However, with the improvement of medicine,
survival rates in patients have improved considerably. The cause
of prostate has never been found out, however, there are
some risk factors that induce prostate cancer.

It has been found out that with the increase of age, the risk
of prostate tends to increase. Having family members with
prostate increases the risk of developing prostate
cancer. Statistics show that African-American men have a higher
risk of prostate than Caucasian men. And of course, obese
men are more prone to prostate cancer.

There are no specific symptoms for prostate cancer; however as
it grows, men tend to suffer from pain in the lower back, upper
thighs and pelvis. Other symptoms of advanced prostate cancer
are complications in urinating like increase in frequency,
interrupted flow, finding it difficult to stop or start
urinating, presence of blood in the urine and the presence of
pain and burning sensation.

It is suggested that men over the age of 50, have to take a
prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test every year, along
with a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) to find out the presence of
prostate cancer. In a DRE, the physician tests for an enlarged
prostate, lumps or any abnormal texture by inserting a
lubricated and gloved finger into the rectum.

The prostate cells produce PSA, and with the PSA test, its
level in the blood stream is determined. Men having PSA levels
higher than 4ng/mL have a higher chance of prostate cancer.
However, sometimes men with low PSA levels may contract prostate
cancer; it all depends on the normal PSA level of a man. If it
was always on the higher side, then there is not much to worry;
this is why it is better to keep track of PSA levels. It is also
possible to diagnose prostate through transrectal
ultrasound and biopsies. It is through a biopsy that prostate
cancer is correctly diagnosed.

The doctor suggests treatment for prostate depending on
its severity. It can be surgery, radiation, chemotherapy,
hormonal

therapy or watchful waiting. Through hormonal therapy,
the effect of male hormones like testosterone is blocked to
inhibit the growth of cells. However, this is not a cure;
it just controls the disease.

With the surgical treatment, prostate glands and surrounding
lymph glands are removed, depending on the severity of the
condition. However this may cause hot flashes, loss of interest
in sex, impotence and other problems in the patient. Sometimes,
radiation is suggested where x-rays are passed through an
external machine or through radioactive isotopes inside the
body. The doctor may also suggest chemotherapy where the patient
is prescribed medication that is administered either orally or
through injections.

However, since prostate attacks older men, they are
usually advised watchful waiting. This is best if the tumor is
small, is expected a low growth rate or when medical treatment
proves to be rather risky and may lead to death. The patient has
to be monitored frequently with this treatment, but no treatment
is administered.

About the Author: Kelly Moore runs a respected natural male
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