Prostate Cancer-all You Need To Know

Prostate is a walnut sized organ that plays an important role during sexual activities. Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that gets formed within the tissues of the prostate gland which is situated in front of the rectum and below the urinary bladder. Abnormal growth of cells in this organ results in the formation of cancer. It usually occurs in older men and men who are above the age of fifty (50). Prostate Cancer can affect men of all regions, however the death rate as a result of this disease is higher with men in the US. Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer that occurs in men. According to a recent study in United States, death occurs in more than twenty seven thousand, three hundred sixty men (27,360) every year as a result of prostate cancer.

The function of the prostate gland is to produce seminal fluid. This fluid nourishes and protects the sperm cells from acidic environment. Also it protects the sperm tubes and ejaculatory ducts. The cause of prostate cancer has not been entirely established as of yet. However, there are many reasons currently linked with this disease. Few of the reasons linked with prostate cancer are hormonal factors, genetic links, dietary and environmental factors. Testosterone plays an important role in the growth of abnormal cells or cancer cells of the prostate. Men who have a past history of prostate cancer in their family, particularly with any of the close relatives such as father or brother are at a higher risk than the other men. Racial predisposition might appear to play an important role in the statistical risk of prostate cancer. However, when examined on a larger scale, many of these decedents have drastically different statistics then their native ancestors. This perhaps disproves this theory and may indicate we should look at other differentiating factors such as lifestyle and diet.

Various other environmental factors that may increase the risk of prostate cancer, are thought to be linked to the ingestion or inhalation of chemical vapors such as cadmium, from nickel-cadmium batteries, cigarette smoke, paints and plastics.

In most of the cases the symptoms are shown only in the advanced stage of the diseases. Perhaps being too late for an ample warning something is wrong. As the tumor grows it may spread out to the other organs of the body injecting them with abnormal cells. A chain of symptoms that can arise in relation to prostate cancer are (a) increased frequency of urination especially at night,
(b) difficulty in holding back the urine (c)Loss of erection or difficulty in attaining an erection (d) Painful ejaculation (e) interrupted flow of urine with less force (f)blood in urine or semen (g) Stiffness in lower hip or back.

As ‘Prevention is better than Cure’, protecting the prostate from cancer will perhaps save you from an early death and prolong your life. If you are well aware and proactive, you can easily protect yourself from prostate cancer. Screening for PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) in the blood helps you and your physician to rule out prostate cancer much earlier. Be sure to work with your doctor closely to live a long and healthy life.

By: Steve BediMD

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