Prostate Cancer

Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. Prostate cancer begins in the cells of the prostate. The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system. It lies just below the bladder. It makes fluid that is part of semen. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. It often grows very slowly. If it does not spread to other parts of the body, it may not cause serious problems. But sometimes prostate cancer can grow quickly and spread to other parts of the body. This kind of prostate cancer is serious.

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

• A urine stream that's weak, hard to start, or starts and stops
• Suddenly needing to urinate right away
• Urinating often, especially at night
• Pain or burning when urinating
• Blood in your urine or semen
• Pain in your lower back, hips, or pelvis that does not go away
• Painful ejaculation (the release of semen through the penis during orgasm)

How is prostate cancer diagnosed?

Your treatment options usually depend on your age, your general health, and how serious the cancer is. Your treatment may include one or more of options :

• Observation
• Surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Hormone therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Targeted therapy
• Immunotherapy