What is Prostate Cancer?

Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the prostate gland — a small, walnut-shaped gland in men that produces some of the fluid in semen. It is one of the most common cancers in men, especially after age 50.

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How It Develops
Prostate cancer occurs when cells in the prostate start to grow abnormally and multiply uncontrollably. Over time, the cancer can remain slow-growing (common type) or become aggressive, spreading to nearby tissues or to other parts of the body, such as the bones or lymph nodes.

Common Symptoms

Early-stage prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms. When symptoms appear, they may include:

• Frequent urination
• Difficulty starting or stopping urination
• Weak urine flow
• Blood in urine or semen
• Pelvic discomfort
• Erectile dysfunction

(These symptoms can also be caused by non-cancer conditions like BPH.)

Risk Factors

You’re more likely to develop prostate cancer if you:

Are over 50 years old

Have a family history of prostate or breast cancer

Have certain gene mutations (like BRCA1/BRCA2)

Eat a high-fat or processed-food diet

Are overweight or inactive

Diagnosis
Common diagnostic tools include:

PSA blood test

Digital rectal exam (DRE)

Biopsy

MRI or imaging scans

Treatment Options
Treatment depends on the stage and aggressiveness:

• Active surveillance (slow-growing cancer)
• Surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Hormone therapy
• Chemotherapy or immunotherapy

Outlook
Prostate cancer is highly treatable, especially when detected early. Many men live long, healthy lives after diagnosis with appropriate treatment and monitoring.

If you want, I can also explain prostate cancer stages, symptoms vs. BPH, or treatment options in simple language.

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