Cancer Resources

Prostate cancer is often found by doctors before men show any symptoms or signs of the disease. Signs are different from symptoms in a way that signs are detected by doctors through physical examinations and laboratory work. Symptoms, on the other hand, are what patients can see and feel.

Prostate Cancer Signs

• Prostate size or shape is abnormal. The presence of bumps in the prostate can be detected during a rectal examination.

• Increased PSA levels – If there is an elevation in the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels, this can be a sign of cancer, but not definitive, as there may be other causes of PSA level elevation.

• Enlargement of the bladder – This can be detected through physical examination or ultrasound and MRI. Doctors would be looking for enlargement and the restriction of urine. Continue reading ‘Signs and Treatment for Prostate Cancer’ »

Treatment for prostate cancer is extensive from my estimation. But this does not mean you have to use only one method to help you out.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers that affect 1 out of 6 men in the United States alone. Older men are more prone to this disease. In fact, 65% of sufferers of this condition are over 65 years old.

This disease happens when the cells located in the prostate increases in number. Normally, our cells follow a regular life cycle. But when these cells do not follow that life cycle and they grow uncontrollably this leads way to the production of cells that are more than usual. Continue reading ‘Treatment For Prostate Cancer – Which One is the Best?’ »