Prostate Cancer

One type of cancer that arises in the prostate is prostate cancer. The prostate is a tiny gland that resembles a walnut that is situated in front of the rectum and beneath the bladder in males. During ejaculation, the prostate gland secretes a fluid that feeds and moves sperm.

One of the most prevalent diseases in males is prostate cancer, yet many of these instances grow slowly and may not pose a serious threat. On the other hand, malignant prostate cancers have the potential to spread to other body areas.

Age (risk rises with age), family history, race (African American males are more likely to get prostate cancer), and some genetic variables are risk factors for prostate cancer. Although the precise etiology of prostate cancer is unknown, hormonal fluctuations, prostatic inflammation, and genetics may all play a role in its development.

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests and digital rectal exams (DREs) are common screening procedures used to identify early-stage prostate cancer, which may not exhibit any symptoms at all. Prostate cancer in its advanced stages can cause symptoms such as blood in the urine, erectile dysfunction, trouble urinating, and bone discomfort.

Prostate cancer treatment options are contingent upon a number of criteria, such as the patient's general health, the tumor's aggressiveness, and the cancer's stage. Treatment options include hormone therapy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, active surveillance, surgery, and/or a combination of these.