Prostate cancer is a malignant (cancerous) tumor that starts from cells of the prostate, usually glandular cells. Typically, prostate cancer grows slowly, but has started to grow and spread quickly in some cases.
By measuring levels of prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, in the blood or by performing a digital rectal exam (Dre), the possibility to detect prostate cancer in its early stages of development. During Dre prostate gland checked for bumps or solid mass, which can be identified as tumors.
General symptoms of prostate cancer that need frequent urination (especially at night), difficulty urinating, or pain and difficulty with the appeal. Other symptoms may include blood in the urine or semen. If your doctor suspects prostate cancer, he will tend to do a biopsy to make diagnosis and, if it is cancer, to determine the stage of the disease and how fast or slow may grow and spread.
The most common treatment for prostate cancer may include surgery, radiation and hormone therapy. Chemotherapy can be used in cases of more advanced disease. The most common surgery for prostate cancer is radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer is enough to remove in the case of the disease is not contagious.
Prostate cancer prevention strategies aim is to prevent people from developing disease. Unfortunately, despite significant progress in research for 16 years, this goal has not been achieved. Both genetic and environmental risk factors for prostate cancer have been identified, but the evidence is not strong enough to help those currently facing the risk for prostate cancer.
By contrast, has seen some success with a strategy that can delay the development and progression of prostate cancer. Studies with Finasteride and dutasteride, which is usually used for men with BPH noncancerous conditions, have shown that they can play a role in slowing the development of prostate cancer; ongoing studies will help to determine the optimal role of this agent.
Meanwhile, diet and lifestyle changes have been shown to reduce the risk of prostate cancer development and progression, and may help men with prostate cancer live longer and better life.
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