All about prostate cancer

All about prostate cancer

 

Cancer can occur anywhere in the body - the lungs, intestine, rectum, breast or prostate. Prostate cancer develops as a malignant tumor that starts in the prostate gland. There is the possibility of spread of prostate cancer to the lymph nodes, other organs or bones through metastasis. This is the second most common type of cancer in men, which can lead to death.However, with the improvement of medicine, survival rates in patients have improved considerably. The cause of prostate cancer has never been found, however, there are certain risk factors that induce prostate cancer.It has found that with the increasing age, the risk of prostate cancer is increasing. Having family members with prostate cancer increases the risk of developing prostate cancer. Statistics show that African Americans have a higher risk of prostate cancer than Caucasian men. And, of course, obese men are more prone to prostate cancer.There no specific prostate cancer symptoms, but as it grows, men tend to suffer from pain in the lower back, thighs and pelvis . Other symptoms of advanced prostate cancer include urinating complications such as increased frequency, interrupted flow, which are struggling to stop or start urinating, blood in the urine and the presence of pain and burning sensation. It is suggested that men over 50, must have a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test every year, along with a digital rectal exam (DRE) to determine the presence of prostate cancer. In the digital rectal examination, medical tests for prostate enlargement, lumps or any abnormal texture by inserting a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum. The prostate cells produce PSA, and the PSA test, its level in the blood is determined. Men with PSA levels greater than 4ng/mL have a greater likelihood of prostate cancer. However, sometimes men with low PSA levels can get prostate cancer, but it all depends on the normal level of PSA in a man. If it was always on the high side, then there is not much to worry about, that's why it's best to monitor PSA levels. It is also possible to diagnose prostate cancer by transrectal ultrasound and biopsy. It is through a prostate cancer biopsy is properly diagnosed.The doctor suggests that treatment for prostate cancer based on their severity. It may be surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy or watchful waiting. Through hormone therapy, the effect of male hormones such as testosterone is locked to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. However, this is not a cure, but only controls the disease. With surgical treatment of the prostate gland is removed and the lymph nodes surrounding, depending on the severity of the condition. However, this can cause hot flashes, loss of interest in sex, impotence and other problems in the patient. Sometimes, it is suggested that radiation X-rays are passed through an external machine or through radioactive isotopes inside the body. The doctor may also suggest chemotherapy in a patient medication that is administered orally or by injection is prescribed. However, because prostate cancer attacks the older men, usually watchful waiting is recommended. This is best if the tumor is small, a low rate of growth is expected or when medical treatment has proven to be quite risky and can lead to death. The patient must often be controlled with this treatment, but not treatment is administered