Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Usually prostate cancer grows slowly and is initially confined to the prostate gland, where it may not cause serious harm. However, while some types of prostate cancer grow slowly and may need minimal or even no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly.

Prostate Cancer is cancer that starts in the prostate gland. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized structure that makes up part of a man reproductive system. It wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body. For the Elderly (Older men aged especially at their 60s) are at a higher risk of this disease and would require prostate cancer treatment at the earliest.

Signs & Symptoms Of Prostate Cancer

• Blood in semen
• Discomfort in the pelvic area
• Erectile dysfunction
• Bone Pian
• Trouble urinating
• Decreased force in the stream of urine

Complications of Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer can spread to nearby organs, such as your bladder, or travel through your bloodstream or lymphatic system to your bones or other organs. Prostate cancer that spreads to the bones can cause pain and broken bones. Once prostate cancer has spread to other areas of the body, it may still respond to treatment and may be controlled, but it's unlikely to be cured.

• Incontinence: Both prostate cancer and its treatment can cause urinary incontinence. Treatment for incontinence depends on the type you have, how severe it is and the likelihood it will improve over time. Treatment options may include medications, catheters and surgery.
• Erectile dysfunction: It can result from prostate cancer or its treatment, including surgery, radiation or hormone treatments. Medications, vacuum devices that assist in achieving erection and surgery are available to treat erectile dysfunction.

Dianosis of Prostate Cancer

• A blood test for a protein known as Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
• An ultrasound examination through the rectum is suggested, usually, after the doctor has examined the prostate through the rectum (Digital Rectal Examination - DRE)

Treatments of Prostate Cancer

• Hormone Therapy
• Chemothrapy
• Radiation therapy, including brachytherapy and proton therapy
• Immunotherapy