Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Risk Factors | Prostate Cancer Symptoms | Prostate Cancer Early Detection | Prostate Cancer Prevention | Prostate Cancer Treatment
Prostate Cancer Risk FactorsThe following are the risk factors for prostate cancer:
- Men, particularly African-American men, and men over age 50
- Men with a family history of prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer Symptoms
In the early stages, there are usually no symptoms. At a later stage, some men experience the following symptoms:
- Frequent urination, especially at night
- Trouble starting or stopping urine flow
- Weak or interrupted urine flow
- Inability to urinate
- Pain or burning sensation while urinating
- Blood in the urine
- Sense of fullness or pressure in the pelvis
- Constant pain in lower back, pelvis or upper thighs
Prostate Cancer Early DetectionBeginning at age 50, men at average risk should have these tests annually:
- PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) blood test
- DRE (Digital Rectal Examination)
Prostate Cancer PreventionAs said prevention is better than cure and here are a few methods to prevent:
- Lead a healthy lifestyle and talk to your health care professional about screening
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Exercise regularly
- Eat a diet low in fat and high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains
Prostate Cancer TreatmentTreatment options vary, depending on age, stage of the cancer and patient's medical condition. However, these are the treatment options available:
- Careful monitoring in older patients with early stages of the disease
- Surgery and radiation to treat early stages of prostate cancer
- Chemotherapy, hormone therapy and/or radiation used individually or in combination for patients with later stages of the disease
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