Only men have prostate gland and they're considered the 'second heart' of men, showing how important of an organ it is. It is located at the initial part of urethra, just below the urinary bladder. Prostate cancer can simply be defined as the autonomous, excessive growth of the prostate cell which eventually developed into a tumor. This tumor may damage other healthy tissues and spread to the other part of the body.
Prostate cancer often occurs to the elderly, usually older than 65, with a rate of 16% occurence. One out of six men will get prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is found most often in men older than 65 years. The disease is a little rare for asians, but are more common to europe and black men. Apart from that, the risk is also higher for those who has a father with prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer at the early stage is asymptomatic. With time, the symptoms may develop and present as painful urination, hematuria, pain in the lower back region or hips. Other sign may be frequent urination, especially during night time (nocturia).
For diagnosis, the cancer mass can be felt by digital rectal examination performed by the doctor. Another possible test is to see the level of PSA in blood. PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, which is physiologically present in men in low amount. However, a high level of PSAs in blood mean that one might be down with prostate cancer. The test for absolute confirmation of prostate cancer is prostate biopsy, usually done when high level of PSA is detected in blood.
Nowadays, with the modern medical technology, prostate cancer can be treated by surgery or radiotherapy. Younger men might even avoid these treatment by having regular visits to the doctor to monitor their cancer. Unfortunately, there is the incurable stage of prostate cancer, which occurs when the cancer already invade other parts of the body.
Patient with slow-growing cancer usually are asymptomatic for their lifetime. On the other hand, the prognosis for patient with malignant prostate cancer are poorer, and the mortality rate is high. Chances can be taken by surgical treatment and radiotherapy. And if the treatment is successful, patient may live free of any health disturbance for many years. Yet, the risk for treatment complication is high, and patients will have long-term side effects such as urinary incontinence, painful bowel movements and erectile dysfunction. Have a regular meet up with doctors to decide which treatment is the best.
Prostate cancer often occurs to the elderly, usually older than 65, with a rate of 16% occurence. One out of six men will get prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is found most often in men older than 65 years. The disease is a little rare for asians, but are more common to europe and black men. Apart from that, the risk is also higher for those who has a father with prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer at the early stage is asymptomatic. With time, the symptoms may develop and present as painful urination, hematuria, pain in the lower back region or hips. Other sign may be frequent urination, especially during night time (nocturia).
For diagnosis, the cancer mass can be felt by digital rectal examination performed by the doctor. Another possible test is to see the level of PSA in blood. PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, which is physiologically present in men in low amount. However, a high level of PSAs in blood mean that one might be down with prostate cancer. The test for absolute confirmation of prostate cancer is prostate biopsy, usually done when high level of PSA is detected in blood.
Nowadays, with the modern medical technology, prostate cancer can be treated by surgery or radiotherapy. Younger men might even avoid these treatment by having regular visits to the doctor to monitor their cancer. Unfortunately, there is the incurable stage of prostate cancer, which occurs when the cancer already invade other parts of the body.
Patient with slow-growing cancer usually are asymptomatic for their lifetime. On the other hand, the prognosis for patient with malignant prostate cancer are poorer, and the mortality rate is high. Chances can be taken by surgical treatment and radiotherapy. And if the treatment is successful, patient may live free of any health disturbance for many years. Yet, the risk for treatment complication is high, and patients will have long-term side effects such as urinary incontinence, painful bowel movements and erectile dysfunction. Have a regular meet up with doctors to decide which treatment is the best.
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