Prostate Cancer: Early Warning Signs
Prostate cancer is the type of cancer that occurs in a man’s prostate glands. The prostate glands produce semen and facilitate the flow of sperm. Cancer is the uncontrollable growth of undifferentiated cells that divide and grow endlessly and can sometimes result in fatality. Prostate cancer is very common in men and it affects 1 man out of 9. Age is a risk factor as it is easier to develop this condition after a person grows old. Sometimes there are no symptoms until the condition progresses to a serious stage. The treatment administered for prostate cancer varies depending on the stage of cancer. Common methods include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy. If a person experiences any of the symptoms listed below, they should call a doctor immediately. Some of these symptoms have a good probability that they were caused by other, less serious conditions. Most symptoms of prostate cancer are related to urinary and sexual problems. Urinary problems Urinary problems are very common in patients with prostate cancer as the prostate is located right next to the bladder, surrounding the urethra. Since it is so close to the bladder in location, the tumor that develops on the prostate can press against the bladder and cause problems.