Risk Factors Prostate Cancer
Prostate is a small, walnut-shaped gland in the male sex, the sperm, transport and maintain sperm production. The growth of cells in the prostate is stimulated by sex hormones called male hormone testosterone. Even if the cause is unknown, prostate cancer is a frightening prospect for anyone. Cancer is threatening not only their lives but also their sexuality. Possible consequences of treatment (although the treatment with saving the life of a mortal succeed), including erectile dysfunction and bladder control function problems. Prostate cancer develops very slowly and the primeval stages, showed tiny or no symptoms. If it is detected primeval and effective treatment with minimal side effects are possible. When cancer spreads (metastizes) treatment becomes more difficult.
A man susceptibility to prostate cancer increases with age. In most cases, prostate cancer is detected very late and the people who lost their lives, not die from prostate cancer, but those with prostate cancer. When cancer develops, finally squeezing the urethra, the prostate surrounds. This happens when the signs and symptoms appear to begin:
-The urgency to urinate
Difficulty in starting urination,
-Dull, aching pain in the pelvic area
-Pain during urination, the flow is very slow (almost like a shot)
Cut off the flow of urine, and the feeling that the bladder is empty
-Frequent urination, and sometimes the blood
-Painful ejaculation
-Persistent pain in the bones, back, hips and thighs
General disorders, anorexia and weight loss
When cells break from prostate cancer, the cancer will spread. The most common prostate cancer to the lymph nodes, bones in the hip or lower back, lungs, distributed, and sometimes even the brain.
Risk factors:
Risk of prostate cancer increases with age. Like nearly all other types of cancer, hereditary factors also play an important role. For unknown reasons, African-Americans apparently have a higher risk for prostate cancer. A high-fat diet and lifestyle also contribute to the risk. Fat causes the production of testosterone increases, which has in turn lead to the development of cancer cells. High concentrations of testosterone higher mean opportunities to develop prostate cancer. Therefore, people who suffer from hypogonadism, or a long pass to medium-term risks of treatment with testosterone. Vasectomy might also cause prostate cancer, even though there is no conclusive evidence.
A routine screening test might reveal Early Prostate Cancer. A DRE (digital rectal examination), the input is gloved finger into the rectum, helps the physician to examine the prostate. Any change in shape or size of the gland might mean trouble. A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test to examine blood samples for PSA levels. If you are found more than a normal level, is as an infection or prostate cancer. A transrectal ultrasound will help to assess the prostate using sound waves. If the first positive test results, a prostate biopsy can be manufactured to be done to establish the existence of cancer. If cancer is confirmed, the next step is to investigate the spread of cancer. Bone scan, CT scan and ultrasound can be used for this.
Type of treatment is directly related to how aggressive the cancer. For most men, the combination treatment (surgery, irradiation combined with hormonal therapy, chemotherapy prove) to be effective.
The ideal way to reduce the risk of prostate cancer, is the food, the food rich in fiber and low fat. Regular exercise also helps.
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