Prostate Cancer - Causes and Treatment
CancerAdenocarcinoma Prostate prostate is the clinical term for a cancerous tumor in the prostate gland. As prostate cancer grows, it can be extended into the gland, to the next to the prostate tissues, structures in the form of bags attached to the prostate (seminal vesicles) and in distant parts of the body (for example , bones, liver, lungs). Prostate cancer confined to the gland often is successfully.The prostate is about the size of a large walnut. It is located near the rectum just below the bladder at the base of the penis. The prostate surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine and semen through the penis.Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian men. Usually develops slowly and often can be cured or managed successfully.Risk FactorsAny man can develop prostate cancer.
The age, race, family history and diet can increase the risk of developing prostate cancer.What the key statistics about prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the most common besides skin cancer, cancer in American men. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2008 about 186,320 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. About 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but only 1 man in 35 will die of it. More than 2 million men in the United States who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point are still alive today.Causes FactorsScientists risk and not know exactly what causes prostate cancer. They can not explain why a man has prostate cancer and others do not. However, they have been able to identify some risk factors associated with the disease. A risk factor is something that increases your chances of getting a disease.DiagnosisMost of the time, prostate cancer has no symptoms in its early stages. Approximately 40 percent of prostate cancers are not diagnosed until they have spread outside the prostate.
Screening tests are usually the first step in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. When prostate cancer is detected early - when it is still confined to the prostate - there is an excellent chance of successful treatment with minimal side effects or short term. Mayo Clinic has many tools to help clarify abnormal findings. More information about prostate cancer diagnosis.TreatmentProstate can be localized (only affects the prostate), or may be locally advanced or advanced (the cancer has moved outside the prostate). If your doctors believe that cancer only affects the gland, different types of treatment you discuss.
These could be · Active surveillance (sometimes called watchful waiting) - in which you look closely the status and treatment of cancer began when, or if necessary · External beam radiation therapy - where radiation is used to kill · Surgery cancer cells - where the prostate is removedTreatment for prostate cancer can damage nerves and near the prostate and bowel muscles, which can cause unwanted side effects.The side effects of treatment for prostate cancer include: · Impotence · Fertility Issues · Urinary incontinence · Intestinal problems Loss of interest in sex · Change in body image Art By: James Sameul
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