Prostate Cancer:

The prostate cancer is the cancer of prostate gland. The prostate cancer is the third most common cancer in the men. The prostate is a gland that makes a fluid for semen and situated below a man’s bladder. Generally it’s occurring in men after the age of 40. In the prostate cancer level of substance (Prostate Specific Antigen) is often high. PSA can be high due to other reasons.

Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer in early stage generally does not show any sign. Early signs can include the urinary problem. Prostate cancer may include the following symptoms:

• Problems in passing urine, such as pain, stopping the stream etc.

• Back pain

• Pain in ejaculation

Prostate Cancer can cause:

• Blood in urine
• Blood in semen
• If Prostate cancer has spread in pelvis of lymph nodes may cause:
• Swelling in legs
• Uncomfortable in the pelvic area

If the prostate cancer is old and has spread in bones can cause

• Pain in bone

• Fractures in Bone

• Compression of the spine

Risk factors of Prostate Cancer:

The cause of prostate cancer is unknown. Doctors suggest that group of factors may play a role such as heredity, hormones, diet, environment etc. The following factors increase the risk of prostate cancer:

• Age: After the age 40 risk of prostate cancer increase.

• Color: The reasons are unknown but dark color men have a higher risk of prostate cancer.

• Family Background: If father or brother is suffering from prostate cancer, risk is high for prostate cancer.

• Diet: Fat increases the risk of Prostate Cancer.

• High and testosterone levels: The men have higher risk of prostate cancer that uses testosterone therapy.

Prostate Cancer Tests:

Doctor may use the following test if the prostate cancer is doubtful.

• Digital Rectal Examination : This is an simple early test to diagnose the prostate cancer.

• Prostate-Specific Antigen Blood Test: In this test blood report shows the situation.

• Prostate Ultrasound and Biopsy : Ultrasound and Biopsy show the picture of prostate.

• Cystoscopy or Bladder Scope Test : Cystoscopy, also known as cystourethroscopy. This test is used to measures the health of the urethra and bladder.

• CAT Scans : X-rays uses in a CAT to produce a cross-section picture of body.

• MRI: MRI uses a computer screen to examine the prostate cancer.
  

Treatment of Prostate Cancer:

Treatment depends upon the stage of cancer. Doctor may use the following treatment:

• Surgery: Doctor may use the surgery for prostate cancer. It is most common treatment. Surgery offers a chance for cure of Prostate Cancer.

• Radiation Therapy: In the radiation therapy high-energy rays are used to kill cancer cells and stop them from increasing and dividing. It is a local treatment. Radiation therapy effects only in treated area.

• Chemotherapy: In chemotherapy treatment, drugs are used to kill the cancel cells and stop dividing them. Drugs given by injection into vein or bloodstream and travel in all body organs.