The prostate is like a small walnut-shaped gland present in men that help in the nourishment and transport of sperm. Any irregular outgrowth occurring in the prostate is known as Prostate cancer. It is most commonly seen in men as females don’t have a prostate gland. The cancerous cell grows slowly and then causes a series of harm in men. Sometimes of cancer remain dormant from the immunology while some grow and become more aggressive. Aggressive prostate cancer spread very quickly in the body. Prostate cancer begins due to the mutation of some cells in the prostate. This abnormal cell divides more rapidly and causes tumours of the prostate. This cancerous cell also has chances to share and spread around other regions and infect them.
If prostate cancer detected in the beginning, then it can be easily treated, but if discovered after a long, then the treatment methods become tougher to handle.
Causes of Prostate Cancer:
Till now, the actual reason for prostate cancer is not apparent. But some of the common reasons that are responsible for prostate cancer are followed:
Symptoms of Prostate Cancer:
Prostate cancer has no specific signs and symptoms, but the patients face the following symptoms:
Management of Prostate Cancer:
Prostate biopsy: This treatment uses ultrasound waves to find the cause. Using antibiotics after biopsy also prevents infection.
In high-risk cases, age more than 55, family history of prostate cancer, obese and smokers or person having LUTS (Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms) should consult a urologist and should undergo prostate screening procedures like PSA and DRE.
Remember, early detection has a higher cancer-free rate, and a complete cure for cancer is possible.
Dr. Chandra Sekhar Patro, Consultant – Urology | Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Barasat
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