The Knowing Facts About Prostate Problems And Prostate Cancer

The prostate is part of reproductive system of man located opposite the straight and below the bladder; surrounding the urethra which is the tube through which urine flows. A healthy prostate is about the size of a walnut. The prostate produces part of seminal fluid. During the ejaculation ,Seminal fluid helps transport the sperm away from the body of man as part of semen. The hormones male (androgens) make the prostate grows. The testicles are the main source of male hormones including testosterone. The adrenals also produce testosterone but in small quantities. If the prostate grows too large it compresses the urethra. This can cause urinary problems when you slow or stop the flow of urine from the bladder to the penis.

You Prevent

Prevention means to avoid or reduce risk factors and increased protection in order to reduce the likelihood of a problem with the prostate. A diet low in animal fats and a consumption rich in vegetables and fruits reduce the risk for a prostate condition. You can support healthy eating with the consumption of vitamin E, vitamin D, isoflavones (found principally in soybeans etc.). Men older than 45 must be performed several tests to detect early any potential problems that compromise the normal functioning of both the excretory system as male player. The physician should examine the prostate gland for possible prostate cancer early enough even before they present urinary symptoms. The screening year may help doctors find and treat cancer early. The decision to take such tests like many other medical decisions on your body is personal. You should decide after learning the pros and cons of screening.

Your Doctor Can Explain These Tests In More Detail:

Digital Rectal Exam:

The doctor inserts a gloved lubricated finger in the rectum and feels the prostate through the rectal wall to find hard or lumpy areas of the prostate.

Blood Tests For PSA:

A laboratory examines the level of PSA in human blood sample. An elevated PSA level is most often caused by prostate cancer , benign prostatic hyperplasia by prostatitis (inflammation prostate) can also cause elevated PSA level. The digital rectal exam and PSA test can detect prostate problem but can not show whether the problem is cancer or a less serious condition. Your doctor will use the results of these tests to help decide if more tests need to look for signs of cancer.

Symptoms:

The man who has prostate cancer may have no symptoms. For those with symptoms of prostate cancer these generally include:

• Difficulty starting or stopping urine flow.
• Frequent urination especially at night.
• Weak urine flow.
• Urine flow that starts and stops.
• Pain or burning when urinating.
• Trouble having erections.
• Blood in urine or semen.
• Frequent pain in the lower back hips or upper thighs.

In many cases these symptoms are not specific for prostate cancer because they may be caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia by inflammation or infection of the prostate or other health problem.

Treatment

Men with prostate cancer have many treatment options each of them is not necessarily suitable for every all the physician should assess according to his condition which is the best and convenient. Treatment for prostate cancer can involve surgery radiotherapy or hormone therapy. You may have a combination of treatments. If the doctor recommends watchful waiting Their health will be closely monitored. It is clear that only receive treatment if symptoms occur or get worse.

Prostate Cancer Treatment

Local Therapy:

Surgery and radiotherapy are local treatments. They remove or destroy cancer in the prostate. When prostate cancer has spread to other parts of body local therapy can be used to control the disease in these areas.

Systemic Therapy:

The anti-hormone therapy is systemic therapy. Antiandrogens are administered to control the cancer has not spread. The treatment that is right for you depends mainly on the stage of cancer the degree of malignancy of tumor symptoms you experience and your overall health. The doctor will discuss treatment options and expected outcomes.

As cancer treatments regularly cause damage to healthy tissues and cells side effects are common. These depend mainly on the type and extent of treatment. The side effects can not be the same for every man and can change in one treatment session to the next.

You should take into account both the expected benefits and possible side effects of each treatment option. You may want to consult with your doctor the possible effects on sexual activity. You can work with your physician to design a plan that reflects their medical needs and personal values.

Did you know …

A man who is receiving cancer treatment may continue with their normal activities provided the treatment and status of the patient’s general health allows since all are not affected in the same way. All men with prostate cancer do not receive equal treatment since according to each stage and evolution of the same acts. Every man over 45 who is at risk either to lead a healthy life or a family history of cancer should see a doctor for review. The digital line test is a painless procedure that unlike popular belief because the doctor is done with great care.

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