Statistics reveal prostate cancer as the most commonly diagnosed cancer amongst men in the world.
Prostate cancer affects more than 185,000 men in the United States each year, according to the American Cancer Society. About one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, making it the most common cancer, other than skin cancers, in American men.
Prostate cancer affects men's basic functions
The bad news is prostate cancer is a major killer, resulting in the deaths of 10,000 men in the UK
and of 27,000 men in the United States every year.
This disease proves to be perhaps one of the most unwanted by males, as its effects hit on men's basic
functions. Prostate cancer effects include erectile dysfunction, impotence and difficulties in urination.
Complications on the liver and the lungs are also to be expected,
as prostate cancer develops.
The good news is that, if detected early, prostate cancer is often treatable. Today, men who are affected by the disease have a wider selection of effective treatment options and very high survival rates.
Factors that increases your chance of developing prostate cancer
Age
The most common risk factor is age, as 65% of prostate cancer patients fall into the age group of 65 or older.
Family History
Men having a brother, father or son with a history of prostate cancer are twice more prone to suffer from the disease. If two or more relatives have been detected with disease, the likelihood of developing prostate cancer increase to almost four times as a normal person. Those with prostate cancer family members which are detected before the age of 60 faces the highest possibility of developing the disease.
Race
While Native American and Asian men have the lowest rate, African American rank top for possibility of developing prostate cancer followed by Caucasian and Hispanic.
Occupation
Farmers who are exposed to pesticide and fungicide (contains cadmium) and welders, mechanics, tire plant workers, painters, sheet metal factories workers and men who are exposed to cadmium are more likely to develope prostate cancer. Exposure to dimethyl formamide and acrylonitrate also increases your risk.
Diet and Lifestyle
Some studies concluded that fat, especially of animal origin may increase risk of prostate cancer. Research has confirmed that practicing a healthy diet will lower the risk of prostate cancer and decrease the reoccurence rate in prostate cancer patient as well as slow down the development of the cancer cells.
Additionally, PSA reading in obese people may be lower although cancer is present. This will lead to late detection, delayed treatments and ultimately higher rate of death.
Understanding the stages of prostate cancer
Stage 1 (or Stage A)
The prostate cancer is in its earliest possible stage. Usually undetectable during a digital-rectal examination (DRE), exhibits no physical symptoms and is contained entirely within the prostate. Usually found when treating a patient for an unrelated problem with his prostate.
Stage 2 (or Stage B)
This stage still means the cancer is entirely located within the prostate, but the tumour has now grown large enough to be detected by an ultrasound image test or digital-rectal exam (DRE).
Stage 3 (or Stage C)
The tumour has spread to the tissues surrounding the prostate. Stage C cancer must be aggressively treated to prevent further spreading. Involve surgery or radiation therapy, and it will entail adjustments to your lifestyle.
Stage 4 (or Stage D)
The cancerous tumour has spread beyond the prostate and into the bones or lymph nodes. Prostate cancer usually does not spread to other organs.
Our advice - Think twice
If you are the one who knows how you want to treat your prostate cancer, do not hesitate, do it.
If not, take all the time you need to learn about prostate cancer, about what treatment options
you have. Consult with experts and talk with family members or people you trust in, because it is
a difficult decision and it shouldn't be rushed. Apart from other cancers, prostate cancer is a
slow-growing disease and takes longer to develop very aggresive forms.
On the other hand, the side effects of prostate cancer treatment limit daily activities and may interfere with a
man's sense of masculinity and self-confidence.
Take the time you need to know what you want, any additional delay wont reduce your chances of
being cured.
Treatment of prostate cancer is effective
Another good news is prostate cancer is one of the cancers that is easiest to catch with regular doctors
visits and examinations.
The problem is most guys don't look forward to the birthday that makes them
old enough to need regular prostate examinations. It's not a good time, but they could save your life
by catching the cancer in its early stages. National Statistics says that the survival rate for prostate
cancer is up to 74.4% and improving all the time.
Another good news is the number of treatments and remedies available for prostate cancer keep on increasing
daily. Start by informing yourself about the different available options and consult your medical doctor
and/or herbalist.
Latest News
Nitroglycerin may be able to delay the progression of prostate cancer According to a group of researchers at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, a very low dose of
nitroglycerin may be able to delay the progression of prostate cancer in men with a rising PSA after standard
first-line treatment with radiotherapy or surgery.
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Similar effectiveness in treatment options for low-risk prostate cancer After a comprehensive appraisal of the management and treatment options for low-risk prostate cancer, a recent
report prepared the by Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER), found that the rates of survival and
tumor recurrence are similar among the most common treatment approaches, although costs can vary considerably.
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Prostate cancer over diagnosed A new study at the Dartmouth Medical School's Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice concludes
mass screening for prostate cancer with a test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) has led to mass over-diagnosis
and over-treatment
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is prostate cancer genetic If you are a male, especially an African American male that is way above 40 years of age, you should be very
concerned about prostate cancer. Many people continue to ask - what does prostate type of cancer have to do with
genetics? Others continue to ask - Is Prostate Cancer genetic or not.
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What to consider when choosing the prostate cancer treatment For many prostate cancer patients making the decision about which treatment option to choose may feel
overwhelming. The good thing is that prostate cancer is slow growing, so this gives you time to research and
carefully consider all of your choices.
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Risk factors in prostate cancer According to the National Cancer Institute, nearly 16 percent of men born today will be diagnosed with cancer
of the prostate at some time during their lifetime and the biggest risk factor for this type of cancer is age.
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Prostate cancer has a low mortality rate Prostate cancer has an excellent survival rate, therefore it must not cause neglect of other illness.
A group of researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, reports in the Journal of
the American Geriatric Society that the majority of male population with early-stage, low- or moderate-grade
prostate cancer die from causes other than prostate cancer.
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5 ways to reduce prostate cancer risk in men Prostate cancer is one of the leading killers of men. The National Cancer
Institute estimates that 186,320 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer
this year, and 28,660 will die from it.
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A Better Blood Test For Prostate Cancer New studies of a blood protein recently identified at Johns Hopkins, early prostate cancer antigen-2 (EPCA-2),
may change the way men are screened for prostate cancer - a disease that kills tens of thousands of men every year.
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New Blood Test To Better Evaluate Prostate Cancer An international study led by researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research will pave the way for a test
to be used to better tailor treatments and hopefully extend the survival of men with aggressive forms of metastatic
prostate cancer.
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Who is at risk of developing prostate cancer? More than 65 percent of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in men over the age of 65. There is a twofold to
elevenfold increase in developing prostate cancer when related to a first-degree male relative who also has
developed prostate cancer.
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More prostate cancer but fewer deaths A major study by researchers from the Cancer Council Australia has found that even though more men are being
diagnosed with prostate cancer, fewer are dying from the disease.
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Schneck to host free prostrate exams The Schneck Medical Center Foundation will again sponsor free prostate cancer screening tests on Sept. 11, 16,
and Oct. 7. The screenings will be at Schneck’s Cancer Center on the medical center campus. You must have a
scheduled appointment to participate in the free screening.
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Prostate Cancer Treatment and its Effects on Sexual Performance Prostate cancer is common and affects a huge percentage of men around the world. Unfortunately erectile dysfunction
is a very real side effect of such a radical surgery. But men can get real and very discrete solutions with online
prescriptions such as Viagra.
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Many prostate cancers will not need treatment One of the largest studies of its kind concludes that most older men with early prostate cancer do not shorten their survival odds if they adopt a "wait-and-see" approach to the disease
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Prostate cancer: When to wait and when to treat Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have a lead role in a new public/private partnership
to create the first systematic surveillance program of men with prostate cancer to look for biological clues to
help determine when to wait and when to treat the disease.
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Quality of life after cancer prostate treatment; study of side effects of options A recent study investigated today's prostate cancer treatments and their side effects related to possible sexual, urinary or other problems.
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PSA test can predict aggressive prostate cancer up to 25 years in advance Researchers have found that a single prostate specific antigen (PSA) test before the age of
50 can be used to predict aggressive prostate cancer.
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The bad news is prostate cancer is a major killer, resulting in the deaths of 10,000 men in the UK
and of 27,000 men in the United States every year.