Verified By September 29, 2021
The prostate is a small gland located below the bladder in men and is involved in the reproductive system. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men. Generally, prostate cancer grows slowly and is limited to the prostate gland. However, some types of cancer grow slowly and may require small treatment; few other types are aggressive and spread quickly. Early detection of prostate cancer (while it is limited to the prostate gland) has a better chance of successful treatment.
In most of the cases, the symptoms of prostate cancer in the early stage are not visible. Symptoms of prostate cancer can differ from person to person. As a result, routine checkup is necessary and important.
Due to the closeness of the prostate gland to the bladder and urethra, early-stage symptoms can be noticeable with some urinary problems. The size and location of cancer may press the urethra and affect urine flow. Some of the most common prostate cancer symptoms include:
Cancer may spread to other organs and bones and form more tumours. If it reaches to spine, then it may press spinal nerves which leads to neurological problems and paralysis. Signs of metastatic prostate cancer may include:
After you know the symptoms are signs of something serious, it’s time to meet the specialist of prostate cancer to get it diagnosed and start the earliest treatment to make it curable.
Like all other types of cancers, it’s not easy to determine the exact reasons. Multiple factors may be involved including genetics and exposure to toxins, radiation or chemicals.
Mutation in the DNA(abnormal cells) or genetic material causes; abnormal growth and spreads more quickly than normal cells do until they form a tumour. Some aggressive type of cancerous cells leaves the tumour part and spread to other parts of the body.
The risk factors which may influence the chances of developing prostate cancer-
You may have higher chances of developing prostate if you:
When a cancer returns to the same place is considered recurrent. When it returns to the prostate again, this is known as local recurrence. If the cancer cells spread outside the prostate, it is most likely to damage nearby lymph nodes first then to the liver, bones and lungs.
An increase in the level of PSA is considered the first sign of prostate cancer recurrent. Other symptoms depend on the area where these cancers spread and recurrent, Common symptoms may include:
After treatment or post-operation care is also very important as it may help stop recurrent and regular PSA tests are required.