What is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is a cancer that occurs only in males. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum in males that produces the seminal fluid (semen) that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer.
What are the symptoms of Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer may cause no signs or symptoms in its early states.
Prostate cancer that's more advanced may cause signs and symptoms such as:
- Trouble urinating
- Painful or burning urination
- Frequent need to urinate, especially at night, sometimes urgently
- Decreased force in the stream of urine
- Blood in the urine
- Blood in the semen
- Bone pain
- Losing weight without trying
- Erectile dysfunction
- Back pain
What are the risk factors for Prostate Cancer?
Factors that can increase your risk of prostate cancer include:
- Older age.
- Family history
- Obesity
- Race
Prostate Cancer Prevention
You can reduce your risk of prostate cancer if you:
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Increase physical activity
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Talk to your doctor about increased risk of prostate cancer.
- Regular screening.
