What is Prostrate Cancer?
Prostrate Cancer is Cancer of Prostrate gland. Prostrate gland is present only in men. It is found in pelvis. Prostrate gland secretes part of fluid portion of semen. The fluid secreted is essential for reproduction.
Prostrate Cancer Symptoms
1.Frequent need to urinate.
2.Difficulty to start urinating.
3.Difficulty to hold urine while urinating.
4.Interrupted weak flow of urine.
5.Blood in semen or in urine.
6.Pain or burning sensation with urination or ejaculation.
7.Difficulty in having erection.
Risk factors:
1.Age
Risk of Prostrate Cancer increases with age. People above 50 years of age are more prone to Prostrate Cancer.
2.Family History
A man whose father has or had prostrate cancer is twice more likely to get prostrate cancer. If several family members had prostrate cancer then risk is very high. If it is found within 40 years of age in father then there are more chances of inheriting it to the children.
3.Nationality
Prostrate cancer is more common in North America, Europian countries, Caribbean and Australia. It is less common in Asia, Africa and South America.
3.Genetic Factors
Mutations in portion of DNA called BRCA2 gene can increase risk of Prostrate Cancer. The same mutation in females may increase the risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer.
4.Other Reasons
Diets high in red meats and fatty foods and less in vegeterian food can increase risk of developing prostrate cancer. Obesity can also increase the risk of Prostrate Cancer.
Diagnosis of Prostrate cancer
1.Physical examination(Digital Rectal Examination)
In physical examination doctor will insert gloved and lubricated finger into the rectum to feel hardened areas or bumps or lumps on prostrate that might be a cancer. This test should be carried out after the age of 50. If your family background has prostrate cancer then this test should be conducted after age of 40.
2.Prostrate Specific Antigen (Blood) Test
The PSA test measures the blood level of PSA(Prostrate specific antigen), a protein that is produced by the prostate gland. This test is carried along with Digital Rectal Examination(Physical examination). PSA test is carried for different intervals (say weekly) and if PSA level is increasing in blood, there is chance that patient is developing prostrate cancer. If there is high level of PSA in blood(in first test), it does not mean there is prostrate cancer.
Prostrate Cancer is Cancer of Prostrate gland. Prostrate gland is present only in men. It is found in pelvis. Prostrate gland secretes part of fluid portion of semen. The fluid secreted is essential for reproduction.
Prostrate Cancer Symptoms
1.Frequent need to urinate.
2.Difficulty to start urinating.
3.Difficulty to hold urine while urinating.
4.Interrupted weak flow of urine.
5.Blood in semen or in urine.
6.Pain or burning sensation with urination or ejaculation.
7.Difficulty in having erection.
Risk factors:
1.Age
Risk of Prostrate Cancer increases with age. People above 50 years of age are more prone to Prostrate Cancer.
2.Family History
A man whose father has or had prostrate cancer is twice more likely to get prostrate cancer. If several family members had prostrate cancer then risk is very high. If it is found within 40 years of age in father then there are more chances of inheriting it to the children.
3.Nationality
Prostrate cancer is more common in North America, Europian countries, Caribbean and Australia. It is less common in Asia, Africa and South America.
3.Genetic Factors
Mutations in portion of DNA called BRCA2 gene can increase risk of Prostrate Cancer. The same mutation in females may increase the risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer.
4.Other Reasons
Diets high in red meats and fatty foods and less in vegeterian food can increase risk of developing prostrate cancer. Obesity can also increase the risk of Prostrate Cancer.
Diagnosis of Prostrate cancer
1.Physical examination(Digital Rectal Examination)
In physical examination doctor will insert gloved and lubricated finger into the rectum to feel hardened areas or bumps or lumps on prostrate that might be a cancer. This test should be carried out after the age of 50. If your family background has prostrate cancer then this test should be conducted after age of 40.
2.Prostrate Specific Antigen (Blood) Test
The PSA test measures the blood level of PSA(Prostrate specific antigen), a protein that is produced by the prostate gland. This test is carried along with Digital Rectal Examination(Physical examination). PSA test is carried for different intervals (say weekly) and if PSA level is increasing in blood, there is chance that patient is developing prostrate cancer. If there is high level of PSA in blood(in first test), it does not mean there is prostrate cancer.
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