Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the prostate. The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system located just below the bladder (the organ that collects and empties urine) and in front of the rectum (the lower part of the intestine). It is about the size of a walnut and surrounds part of the urethra (the tube that empties urine from the bladder). The prostate gland produces fluid that makes up part of the semen.
The risk for developing prostate cancer rises significantly with age, and 60% of newly diagnosed cases occur in men over the age of 70.
Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer:
Tests that examine the prostate and blood are used to detect (find) and diagnose prostate cancer.
There are several ways to treat prostate cancer. For some men a combination of treatments — such as surgery followed by radiation or radiation paired with hormone therapy — works best. The treatment depends on several factors. These include how fast cancer is growing, how much it has spread, age and life expectancy, as well as the benefits and the potential side effects of the treatment.
Treatment options may include the following:
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