Symptoms and causes of prostate cancer

Symptoms and causes of prostate cancer at an early stage in order to prevent prostate cancer. Prostate cancers usually progress slowly, and symptoms often do not occur for years. If cancer is found early, you may not have visible symptoms. Some people, however, will experience symptoms that could indicate the presence of prostate cancer. This may include: • The need to urinate frequently, especially at night • Difficulty starting urination • weak or interrupted urine flow • Pain or burning during urination • Difficulty in obtaining an erection • Pain during ejaculation • Blood in the urine or semen • recurrent pain or stiffness in lower back, hips or thighs
Sometimes the first symptom of lower back, hip or pelvic pain caused by cancer that has spread.
It is important to note that symptoms of both benign enlargement of the prostate gland (ie not cancerous) and malignant (cancer) are similar and may include any of the following symptoms:
• Difficulty starting urination • need to urinate frequently, especially at night • Pain during urination • Blood in the urine
Also, men over age 50 often have an enlarged prostate due to non-cancerous condition of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged.
Therefore, if you notice any of these symptoms is important to consult with your doctor for investigation. But note that most of the enlargement of the prostate due to cancer and regularly can be treated quite effectively.
EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF PROSTATE CANCER
Prostate cancer can often be found at an early stage by testing the levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA). Prostate cancer can also be detected early doctors perform digital rectal examination (DRE). Because the prostate gland is located near the rectum, the doctor can physically detect if there are signs in prostate cancer.
Unfortunately, the PSA and DRE are not entirely accurate and conclusive. This can cause anxiety and confusion, or even a false sense of security. So the important thing to consider is your age, overall health and your lifestyle. If you are young and develop prostate cancer if not detected early, can shorten your life. However, if you are older or in poor health, then prostate cancer may never become a serious problem because of the slow growing nature.
The American Cancer Society recommends that men begin by testing for prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood and digital rectal examination (DRE) every year from 50. People who are most at risk, including African Americans and those with close relatives who suffer from prostate cancer at an early age is recommended that the test will start at 45.
The prognosis for patients with prostate cancer has increased dramatically in recent years. In the last twenty years the overall survival rate for all stages of prostate cancer has increased from 67% to 97%. Thus, more men are living longer after diagnosis. It is likely that this is due to early detection programs, increased public awareness, especially symptoms of prostate cancer, and the adoption of healthy lifestyles.

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