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Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate gland in the male reproductive system. It is a walnut like organ below the bladder which is responsible to produce liquid in the semen. This cancer forms in a slow pace however, there are some cases of aggressive prostate cancer.

Slow paced prostate cancer may not cause significant harm but the aggressive types are more deadly and can cause various symptoms. This includes difficulty in urinating, problems during sexual intercourse, pain in the lower back and hips, erectile dysfunction, blood in urine or semen.

Not all prostate related symptoms are cancerous. This organ grows as men age which causes constant pressure on the neighboring organs such as bladder. Once the prostate grows in an abnormal size, you can also suffer from prostate cancer symptoms. This condition is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). This is not cancer and can be treated once it become irritating. Continue reading ‘Things To Know About Prostate Cancer’ »

The male sexual health is not complete without the prostate gland – it is very important. The storage of milky or white fluid called semen is a major function of the prostate gland. This gland also releases neutralizing liquid to counter the acidity around female vaginal tract which is inimical to sperm released during sexual intercourse. Without the released of this liquid, the reproductive process will be truncated and reproduction will not take place.

The prostate gland take different size at different stages of a male’s life.It can be likened to the size of a pea during infancy. It enlarges to the size of a walnut when a male clock 25. After age 25, the rate at which it enlarges varies although the growth continues. There are cases when the growth of this gland got to a stage that it starts obstructing normal urine flow. At such a point, one can conclude that the individual is suffering from a medical disorder known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). It is indisputably correct to say that prostate cancer is a product of prostate gland enlargement and older men are the most vulnerable to this ailment. Continue reading ‘Stages of Prostate Cancer Growth That Require Prostate Cancer Surgery’ »

Prostate cancer is the male equivalent of breast cancer, which plagues millions of women. Fortunately, a little precaution can reduce the dangers of prostate cancer, and might even help save your life. It is crucial for men to pay attention to their health, especially as they age. Prostate cancer is the third major cause of cancer-related deaths in men. Many men do not realize the severity of this hazardous disease and fail to receive regular prostate checkups.

Prostate cancer starts with the growth of a malignant tumor inside the prostate gland and spreads by extending into the bladder, seminal vesicles, and peritoneal cavity. It eventually metastasizes to the bones, lymph nodes, lungs, liver, and kidneys. The cause of prostate cancer is unknown, although recent studies find a small relation between increased testosterone levels and high dietary fat intake. Prostate cancer is rarely occurs in men under 40 years of age. The highest level of occurrence is greatest in African-American men over 60 years old. Increased occurrence is also associated environmental exposure to cadmium, a metallic element. The lowest incidence of prostate cancer occurs in vegetarians. Continue reading ‘The Man Killer: Prostate Cancer’ »