What is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer occurring in men. When prostate cancer occurs, it is usually confined to the prostate gland where it doesn’t cause much serious harm. Some prostate cancer may require minimal or no treatment because of their slow growth and other types of prostate cancer spread aggressively. Prostate cancer which is diagnosed early has a better chance of treatment.
Symptoms
Initially, prostate cancer causes no signs and symptoms in its early stages and in when it advances and spread, the following symptoms appear
- Trouble in passing urine
- Appearance of blood in semen
- Feeling discomfort in the pelvis
- Erectile dysfunction
Causes
The cause of prostate cancer is still not clear. Prostate cancer begins when some cells in the prostate become abnormal and mutations in abnormal cells cause them to grow and spread indefinitely. These cells form a tumor and it may spread to other parts of the body.
Risk Factors
Factors that increase the risk of prostate cancer include
- Age
- Family history
- Obesity
When to consult a doctor?
If you experience the above-mentioned symptoms, consult a doctor. Your doctor might recommend you prostate screening test. You can consult the best urologist in your area through the HospitALL app and web portal.