Elderly men have higher chances of being diagnosed with prostate cancer. (Image: Shutterstock)
One of the most common cancers among men, prostate cancer is a disease where cancer cells form in the prostate tissues.
One of the commonly diagnosed malignancies diagnosed in men, prostate cancer is clearly a serious disease that affects the male reproductive system. It is basically the uncontrol growth of cells in the prostate gland that forms a tumor. In most cases, prostate cancer is a slowly growing low-grade tumour and is highly treatable in the early stage. According to medical experts, prostate cancer begins in the prostate gland and the risk increases with age. Notably, the prostrate is a gland in the male reproductive system that lies just below the bladder and front of the rectum and is about the size of a walnut with surrounds part of the urethra. The gland makes fluid that is a part of the semen.
About Prostate Cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), prostate cancer is a disease where cancer cells form in the tissues of the prostate. It is mostly common in older men and can exhibit a number of symptoms like trouble in the flow of urine, frequent urination, trouble emptying the blade, weak or interrupted flow of urine, pain in the back, hips, or pelvis, shortness of breath, and dizziness, among other symptoms.
However, having the right amount of information and knowledge about the health condition can help avoid the risk of getting prostate cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists a few common things about the health condition.
Things to know about prostate cancer
- While all men are at risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer, the most common risk factor is their age. Older men have a higher chance of getting diagnosed with prostate cancer.
- Different men show different symptoms of prostate cancer. Some also have no symptoms at all. At a later stage, they may suffer from dull pain in the lower pelvic area, frequent urination, trouble in urination, blood in the urine, pain in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs, and bone pain.
- While prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among men in the U.S., it is also 4th most common tumour diagnosed worldwide.
- Prostate cancer can be genetic. Those with family members like a father or brother with a history of prostate cancer are likely to develop the disease.
- While patients may not show any symptoms, early detection can help in complete recovery.
- People must also be aware of the fact younger men can also be diagnosed with prostate cancer. However, in such conditions, it can spread more aggressively, thus making it difficult to spread. This is why, one must not avoid any minor symptoms.
