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Prostate Cancer

The prostate is a small gland surrounding the urethra just below a man's bladder which produces fluid for the reproductive system. Prostate cancer is normally a slow growing cancer that affects men over 60. It is very rarely found in men under 45.

Sometimes symptoms such as problems with urinating can occur, but there are usually no symptoms of early stage prostate cancer. There are several tests such as checking for the presence of prostate specific antigen (PSA) or imaging by ultrasound that can be used to check for the likelihood that cancer is present, but currently the only sure way to check for prostate cancer is with a biopsy.

When an aggressive cancer is detected treatment such as prostatectomy (removal of part or all of the prostate), radiation therapy or brachytherapy may be required. Side effects of these treatments can be severe such as inability to get an erection and urinary leakage. The good news is that in many cases prostate cancer grows so slowly that surgical treatment is not required and can actually affect the patient more adversely than the cancer itself.

Prostate cancer is usually diagnosed by urology doctors. This page will help you find doctors who focus on diagnosing and treating this condition.



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