Prostate cancer has an increasingly important role in the health of men in the United States. An estimated 200,000 new cases will be diagnosed in 1994, more than any other malignancy except skin (1). An estimated 38,000 men will die of the disease. In the pastED Kim...
Signs and Symptoms Early Detection Treatment Comments More Prostate cancer is a cancer that develops in the prostate gland in men and it is one of the most common types of cancer. In some cases, it can take up to eight years to spread from the prostate to other parts of the body...
Prostatecanceris cancerof prostate gland. The prostate gland is a walnut-sized gland present only in men, found in the pelvis below the bladder. The prostate gland wraps around the urethra (the tube through which urine exits the body) and lies in front of the rectum. The prostate gland sec...
There are very few warning signs for the onset of prostate cancer. The gold standards are theDigital Rectal Examand theProstate-Specific Antigen Test.If caught early, the chances of a cure are high. I define a cure as eliminating and managing cancer cells for the life of the patient. Prost...
2Symptoms Usually no signs and symptoms of prostate cancer are experienced at early stage. Signs and symptoms of advanced prostate cancer include: Difficulty in urination, Weak flow of urine, Blood in semen, Pain in the pelvic area, Bone pain, ...
it typically takes a while for any noticeable symptoms to emerge. Like most other forms of cancer, it is much easier to treat in the earlier stages when it is isolated, making early detection and knowledge critical for men. When it develops into later stages, the following symptoms can show...
So how much do we know about one of the most common cancers in the world? The answer may surprise you. What causes prostate cancer? Understand prostate cancer signs and symptoms. Prostate cancer grows slowly. Years might pass before some men notice any symptoms – and some men experience no...
This resource provides expert advice about prostate cancer to help you discuss key issues with your healthcare provider. Learn the facts about risk factors, symptoms, screening, diagnosis, and treatment through easy-to-understand animations, expert video
If prostate cancer spreads to other parts of the body, it almost always goes tothe bones first. These areas of cancer spread can cause pain and weak bones that might break. What are the symptoms of end stage prostate cancer? Signs and symptoms of stage 4 prostate cancer may include: ...
Symptoms of Prostatitis in Men The prostate gland is only found in men, about the size and shape of a walnut, located below the bladder surrounding the first part of the urethra. The disease can occur at any age but is most common in middle-aged men. However, due to lack of kno...