Prostate cancer is a malignant (cancerous) tumor (growth) that consists of cells from the prostate gland. Although the rates vary widely between countries, it is least common in South and East Asia, more common in Europe, and most common in the United States. Moreover, the cancer also can metastasize (spread even farther) throughout other areas of the body, such as the bones, lungs, and liver. These cells may spread ( metastasize ) from the prostate to other parts of the body, especially the bones and lymph nodes. During this time, the tumor produces little or no symptoms or outward signs (abnormalities on physical examination) However, many men who develop prostate cancer never have symptoms, undergo no therapy, and eventually die of other causes. Many factors, including genetics and diet , have been implicated in the development of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is most often discovered by physical examination or by screening blood tests , such as the PSA ( prostate specific antigen ) test. Further tests, such as X-rays and bone scans , may be performed to determine whether prostate cancer has spread. Since prostate cancer is a disease of older men, many will die of other causes before the prostate cancer can spread or cause symptoms.

A prostate tumour is a lump created by an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells. Patients with slow-growing cancer can expect to live as long as men who do not have cancer. Cancerous tumours can grow through your prostate and spread to other parts of your body (through the bloodstream or the lymph system) where they may grow and form secondary tumours. For many men a diagnosis of prostate cancer can be frightening, not only because of the threat to their lives, but because of the threat to their sexuality. If prostate cancer is detected early when it's still confined to the prostate gland you have a better chance of successful treatment with minimal or short-term side effects. Prostate cancer can be aggressive, which means it grows quickly and spreads to other parts of the body. Three out of four cases of prostate cancer are of the slow-growing type that is relatively harmless. Successful treatment of cancer that has spread beyond the prostate gland is more difficult. But treatments exist that can help control prostate cancer.

Causes of Prostate Cancer

The common Causes of Prostate Cancer :

The risk of prostate cancer increases steadily with age and it is rare in men under 50.
Smoking
Sedentary lifestyle
If several women in your family have had breast cancer (especially if they were diagnosed at under 40 years of age) an inherited faulty gene may be present. The gene may also increase the risk of the men in that family getting prostate cancer.
A high fat diet may increase your risk.

Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

Some Symptoms of Prostate Cancer :

Lower back pain.
Pain with urination .
Difficulty starting urination.
Painful ejaculation.
Loss of appetite and weight.
Dull pain in your lower pelvic area.
Pain with bowel movement.
Urinary dribbling, especially immediately after urinating.
Intermittent urine flow.

Bowel & Stomach Diseases

Appendicitis
Barett's Oesophagus
Coeliac Disease
Crohn's Disease

Heart Problems

Angina
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Regurgitation
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation

Infectious Diseases

Bacterial Vaginosis
Bird Flu
Boils
Cellulitis
Chicken Pox
Cystitis

Skin Disorders

Acne
Alopecia Areata
Baldness

Women Diseases

Abnormal Periods
Atropic Vaginitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Pain
Cervical Cancer

Liver & Kidney Diseases

Cholecystitis
Cirrhosis
Fatty Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer

Mental Health

Anorexia Nervosa
Bipolar Affective Disorder
Bulimia Nervosa
Dementia
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Schizophrenia

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