What is Prostate cancer? / Definition
Prostate cancer is usually a slow-growing cancer, and symptoms often do not appear for many years. If the cancer is caught at an early stage, no symptoms may be apparent. However, some men experience symptoms that could indicate the presence of prostate cancer...
Symptoms of Prostate cancer
- The need to urinate frequently, especially at night
- Difficulty starting to urinate
- Weak or intermittent urine flow
- Pain or burning sensation when urinating
- Difficulty achieving an erection
- Pain during ejaculation
- Blood in urine or semen
- Repeat pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs
- Sometimes the first symptoms of low back, hip or pelvic pain will be from cancer that has already spread.
It is important to note that the symptoms of both benign prostate enlargement (i.e. non-cancerous) and malignant tumors (cancer) are similar and may include any of the following:
- Difficulty starting to urinate
- Frequent urination, especially at night
- Pain when urinating
- Blood in urine
- Men over 50 also often have an enlarged prostate due to the non-cancerous condition benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or hypertrophy.
So if you experience any of the above symptoms, it is important that you see your doctor and get them checked out. Note, however, that most prostate enlargements are not caused by cancer and can be treated fairly effectively on a regular basis.
Cause
Prostate organ
It isn't clear what causes prostate malignant growth.
Experts understand that prostate dangerous development begins when cells in the prostate encourage changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA contains rules that train the cell. Strange cells keep on living when different cells bite the dust.
Gathering unusual cells structure a cancer that can develop and attack encompassing tissue. Over the long run, a few strange cells can sever and spread (metastasize) to different pieces of the body.
Some diagnosis are very important to early detection of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer can often be detected at an early stage by testing the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood. Prostate cancer can also be detected early by a doctor who performs a digital rectal examination. Because the prostate is located close to the anus, your doctor can physically see if there are any signs of cancer in your prostate.
Unfortunately, PSA tests and DIGITAL RECTAL EXAMINATIONS are not completely accurate and conclusive. This can lead to anxiety and confusion, or even a false sense of security. So important things to consider are your age, your overall health and your lifestyle. If you're young, and you develop prostate cancer, if you don't catch it early enough, it can shorten your life. However, if you are older or in poor health, prostate cancer may never become a serious problem due to its slow-growing nature.
The American Cancer Society recommends that men begin a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a digital rectal exam annually starting at age 50. Those at higher risk, such as African Americans and those with close relatives who developed prostate cancer early in life, are recommended to start testing at 45.
Prognosis for prostate cancer patients has improved dramatically in recent years. In the last twenty years, the overall survival rate for all stages of prostate cancer has increased from 55% to 85%. After the diagnosis, more men live significantly longer. This is most likely due to early detection programs, increased public awareness, especially of prostate cancer symptoms, and the adoption of healthier lifestyles.
Treatment of prostate cancer
In homeopathy, a constitutional treatment is the best option for prostate cancer, otherwise surgery is another ultimate remedy for this disease.
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