Prostate Cancer - Are You Suffering From Prostate Cancer - How Will You Discover It

What is Prostate Cancer?

Prostate Cancer is the type of cancer that occurs in the tissues of a gland called Prostate. This gland is a small walnut-shaped located in the male reproductive system just below the bladder and in the front of the rectum.

What is its function?

Prostate Gland produces seminal fluid, the fluid that nourishes and transports the sperm. And this type of Cancer is found in the older men in most of the cases, especially among the American men.

In United States alone in 2007, a shocking estimate of 218,890 fresh cases Prostate Cancer has been reported, out of which 27,050 have died due to this disease.

This disease can spread (metastasize) to distant parts of the body. As the malfunctionality of the Prostate Gland directly and seriously attacks the sexuality in a man, Prostate Cancer is scaring the most of the men like hell. Men are becoming much more aware these days about the side-effects of the various treatments available. And its side-effects treatments include bladder control problems (incontinence), erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence.

And if this disease is diagnosed in time when it is limited to the prostate gland, there is a great possibility to get rid of it as there are a number of treatments available with short-term side-effects. If unfortunately the the cancer spreads beyond the prostate gland, then a successful treatment is left with the least possibility. It becomes much difficult to remove it. But there is no need to get disappointed about as there are a lot more ways to cure it.

Symptoms

As such there are no proven symptoms because it does not get easily detected in its initial stages. They usually get discovered when the cancer reaches one of its very advanced stages.

But to name, there are a few of the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer that are found in certain cases.

Symptoms in Initial Stage

1. urgent and untimely urination

2. weak urine flow and leakage sometimes

3. difficulty in passing urine

4. discontinued urine flow

5. blood in urine

6. painful ejaculation

7. discomfort or dull pain in your lower pelvic area

8. frequent urination during night

9. loss of appetite and weight

10. constant bone pain

11. dull pain in your lower back, hips or upper thighs

12. painful urination

Symptoms in Advanced Stage

Bone Pain- When the cancer cells reach other parts of your body especially the bones, then bone pain occurs. This pain occurs in particular parts like in the vertebrae (bones of the spine), ribs or pelvis. Pain in your spine sometimes compresses the spinal cord and causes leg weakness and urinary and fecal incontinence (bladder control problems).

Through this information, it will become easier for you to diagnose whether the symptoms you are feeling in you are related to prostate cancer or not. So, that you can go for the treatment that you need.

I wish you the best of health always!