Prostate Need-To-Knows

Unlike the old days when people were somewhat ignorant about prostate cancer, nowadays, it seems like a natural thing. Problem is, as educated as people seem, there are still some who are uninformed. There are also some information you might not know. This article is for you people.

Prostate cancer only occurs in males because it affects the prostate gland, a walnut-sized organism near the bladder and anus in men. Urine is carried through a tube that goes through the prostate, and seminal fluid is affected by the prostate. Consequently, the prostate is quite important in areas of waste elimination and procreation.

Specifically, this typically slow-moving type of cancer (called adenocarcinoma) focuses on cells in the prostate. Gradually, the prostate cancer spreads and is often undetected by the victim or the doctor until it has progressed. However, it’s important to note that prostate cancer can also grow more aggressively. That’s why self-exams are critical.

Like breast self-exams, prostate gland self-exams are relatively simple, but many individuals neglect to perform them. That’s tragic for the 234,460 men who will get cancer this year. (Fortunately, only about 1 in 34 will succumb to their prostate cancer due to recognition of early symptoms or signs of the illness which are “caught” by either the patient or his physician.)

Some of the symptoms include an enlarged prostate and difficulty urinating. Pain may also be present.

Try to do a self test as it is always better to find out earlier. It may give you more options too.