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A need for frequent urination, particularly at night
Difficulty starting urination
Weak or interrupted urine flow
Pain or a burning sensation during urination
Difficulty in obtaining an erection
Pain during ejaculation
Blood in the urine or in semen
Recurring pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs
Sometimes the first symptoms will be lower back, hip or pelvic pain caused by cancer which has already spread.
Prostate Cancer - Are you awake?Prostate, a walnut-sized gland is a part of the male reproductive system. Located under the bladder, the prostate gland surrounds the top part of the urethra, a tube which carries urine and semen out through the penis. Prostate cancer developing from the cells of this gland is the second-leading killer amongst other cancers in America, exceeded only by lung cancer. The facts about prostate cancer Nearly 30,350 men will die from the disease in 2005, and about 232,090 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year. African-American men have shown the highest prostate cancer incidence ..
It is important to be aware that the symptoms of both benign enlargement of the prostate gland (i.e. non-cancerous) and malignant tumours (cancer) are similar and might include any of the following symptoms:
Difficulty starting urination
Frequent urination, particularly at night
Pain during urination
Blood in the urine
Also, men over 50 years of age often have an enlarged prostate gland due to the non-cancerous condition of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or hypertrophy.
Therefore if you notice any of the above symptoms it is important that you see your doctor and have them investigated. But note that most enlargements of the prostate are not due to cancer and can regularly be dealt with quite effectively.
Cancer prostate radiationIt is no more a secret that more than 80% of men are under the risk of prostate cancer. Keeping in mind its ill effects, if not taken into serious consideration, we should avoid being ignorant about the techniques of recovery. Prostate cancer which is still in localized state is now days easily detected. And external radiation curbs prostate cancer immediately. But again increased doses may often heighten the probability of tumor control. Hence to know the dosage of radiation for prostate cancer you need a full and accurate diagnostic. Radiation variations Combination of various radiation thera ..
EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF PROSTATE CANCER
Prostate cancer can often be discovered at an early stage by testing the amount of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in the blood. Prostate cancer can also be detected early by your doctor performing a digital rectal examination (DRE). Since the prostate gland is situated close to the rectum, a doctor can physically detect if there are any cancerous signs in your prostate.
Unfortunately the PSA and DRE tests are not totally accurate and conclusive. This can lead to anxiety and confusion, or even to a false sense of security. So important things to consider are your age, your general health and your lifestyle. If you are young and develop prostate cancer, if not caught early enough, it could shorten your life. If however you are older or in poor health, then prostate cancer might never become a serious problem due to its slow-growing nature.
The American Cancer Society recommends that men commence having the prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal examination (DRE) annually from the age of 50. Those at higher risk, such as African Americans and those with close relatives who developed prostate cancer at an early age are recommended to commence testing at 45.
The prognosis for prostate cancer sufferers has improved dramatically in recent years. In the past twenty years the overall survival rate for all stages of prostate cancer has increased from 67% to 97%. Thus more men are living significantly longer after diagnosis. In all likelihood this is due to early detection programs, increased public awareness, particularly of prostate cancer symptoms, and the adoption of healthier lifestyles.
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