Looking at Prostate Cancer in Men
The prostate gland is an organ that wraps around the urethra or urinary tract and is found primarily in men.
It is concerned with the secretion and transportation of seminal fluid which in acts as a carrier and lubricant for the male sperm.
In some men, abnormal cell growth is detected in the prostrate and if undetected, can cause cancer and spread to other organs.
This is one of the most common cancers in the United States.
In statistics, it is second only second to lung cancer with over 200,000 new cases each year and around 30,000 deaths.
It is reported to afflict about 1 out of every 6 men.
There has been a lot of research devoted to finding a vaccine and a cure for prostate cancer but this has been difficult.
The research has focused on the various cancer-causing viruses.
There has also been a close examination of other none-cancer viruses for example the one that causes leukemia.
There has been a lot sturdy regarding the symptoms of prostate cancer.
If detected early, the cancer can be treated and overcome.
There has also been published research on the most common symptoms.
These are:
That is why it is so lethal.
Many people who suffer from prostate cancer do not know it until the symptoms above have caught up.
While the cancer is in the confines of the prostate, it may not cause serious harm and may go undetected for a long time.
That is why prostate awareness groups are advocating that most men be checked for prostate when they reach their 30s.
If detected early, the cancer can be successfully halted.
Tests include an examination of the blood and the prostate itself.
Advanced tests are used to detect the presence of malignant prostate cancer cells.
While prostate cancer does attack younger men from time to time, this is not common.
Research shows that the There has been controversy as to whether early detection saves lives.
Some in the medical field believe it does while some believe it doesn't.
It is concerned with the secretion and transportation of seminal fluid which in acts as a carrier and lubricant for the male sperm.
In some men, abnormal cell growth is detected in the prostrate and if undetected, can cause cancer and spread to other organs.
This is one of the most common cancers in the United States.
In statistics, it is second only second to lung cancer with over 200,000 new cases each year and around 30,000 deaths.
It is reported to afflict about 1 out of every 6 men.
There has been a lot of research devoted to finding a vaccine and a cure for prostate cancer but this has been difficult.
The research has focused on the various cancer-causing viruses.
There has also been a close examination of other none-cancer viruses for example the one that causes leukemia.
There has been a lot sturdy regarding the symptoms of prostate cancer.
If detected early, the cancer can be treated and overcome.
There has also been published research on the most common symptoms.
These are:
- Fatigue and listlessness
- Erectile dysfunctions
- Hot flashes
- Bladder control issues
- Frequent urination with low flow
That is why it is so lethal.
Many people who suffer from prostate cancer do not know it until the symptoms above have caught up.
While the cancer is in the confines of the prostate, it may not cause serious harm and may go undetected for a long time.
That is why prostate awareness groups are advocating that most men be checked for prostate when they reach their 30s.
If detected early, the cancer can be successfully halted.
Tests include an examination of the blood and the prostate itself.
Advanced tests are used to detect the presence of malignant prostate cancer cells.
While prostate cancer does attack younger men from time to time, this is not common.
Research shows that the There has been controversy as to whether early detection saves lives.
Some in the medical field believe it does while some believe it doesn't.
