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PROSTATE CANCER

 

Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues the prostate that occurs in men mostly over the age of 50.  As age men, the prostate may get bigger and block the urethra or bladder.  If prostate cancer has spread to your lymph nodes when it is diagnosed, it means that there is higher chance that it has spread to other areas of the body.

Causes:

  • difficult urination

  • interfere with sexual function

Symptoms:

  • Weak or interrupted flow of urine.
  • Frequent urination (especially at night).
  • Trouble urinating.
  • Pain or burning during urination
  • Blood in the urine or semen
  • A pain in the back, hips, or pelvis that doesn't go away
  • Painful ejaculation

Treatments:

  • Surgery
  • Radiotherapy 
  • Hormonal therapy
  • Chemotheraoy
  • Cryosurgery

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