Prostate
cancer is a group of malignant cancerous cells, or in other
words a tumor that begins most often in the outer areas
of the prostate. Excluding skin cancer, prostrate cancer
is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in American
men.
Prostate
cancer is highly treatable when it is diagnosed and caught
early. So, it's important that you consult your physician
or urologist after any signs that might make you suspect
you have prostate cancer.
Usually
there are no early signs or symptoms of prostate cancer.
However, when the tumor grows, it may spread from the prostate
to surrounding areas. At this point the person will start
to notice symptoms. Some such symptoms include the following:
Frequent urination (especially at night)
Weak urinary stream
Inability
to urinate
Interruption of urinary stream (stopping and starting)
Pain or burning on urination
Blood
in the urine
Pain
in lower back, pelvis or upper thighs
Preventing
the testicles from producing testosterone may relieve many
of the above symptoms. The extent of the following treatments
and the chance of success depend upon the seriousness (stage)
of the cancer, what type you have, your age, and the your
general health before the cancer.
The major treatment options for prostate cancer include:
Hormonal
therapy
Surgery
Radiation
Treatments
Chemotherapy
Watchful
waiting (Observation)
The
specific options selected for treatment will depend on several
factors including the man’s age, the stage of the disease,
and the advice of the urologist and physician. Don’t
hesitate to ask your doctor or your urologist if you have
any questions concerning your treatment!
