Prostate Cancer Symptoms And Detection

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oi-Suparna Chakaraborthy

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 12:10

With all the technological advancement, Cancer still remains one of the most dreaded disease till date. There are more than 12 types of Cancers out of which Leukemia, and breast Cancer have the maximum number of cases. The year 2009, however, saw the raise in the number of Prostate Cancer patients in the World. In 2009 alone, the number of Cancer patients were 29,000 and since then the number have been ever increasing.

Prostate is the male reproductive organ and is located under the bladder, in front of the rectum. In case of this Cancer, the cancerous tissues develop on the Prostate. As the tumour increases in size, It pushes the uterus and pinches tighter, thus, creating urination problem and causes pain. Usually men within the age of 65-70 are at the risk of this cancer. In genetic cases, men can be infected below the age of 60.

Symptoms of Prostate Cancer -

1. As the cancer tissues directly affects the uterus, the fist and the major symptom of Prostate Cancer is urination trouble -

Frequency – One tends to urinate several time sin a day.
Urgency – One finds it difficult the urge to urinate.
Hesitancy – Interrupted urine stream.
Pain - Pain during urination is one of the first symptoms of prostate Cancer. The pain is often accompanied by irritation and burning sensation.

2.In more advanced stages, the patient may have blood in urine and seamen.
3.Problem in erection and painful ejaculation.
4.Swelling in the leg and bone and muscle pain.
5.Swelling of the lymph glands
6.As the cancer grows from one stage to another, it affects other organs like liver, lungs, chest and the respiratory organs.

Prostate Cancer Symptom Detection

Prostate Cancer Symptoms can now be detected before the occurrence of the symptoms. This is possible through screen test through Digital Rectal Exam (DRE). In this the doctor feels the prostate to check of an occurrence of a lump and also a blood test that detects a substance made by the prostate called prostate specific antigen. In the United States 90% of the men were detected of the cancer before the appearance of the symptoms of Prostate Cancer.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.