Prostate Cancer - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention

Prostate cancer starts when cells in the prostate gland begin to grow uncontrollably. The prostate gland is located below the bladder and is placed in front of the rectum, and is found in the males. It is responsible for the production of semen, and the size of it changes with the age. 

Causes of prostate cancer: 
The reason behind the prostate cancer is not specified. On a basic level, it is caused by the changes in DNA that occur in a healthy prostate cell. DNA is a chemical that is present in our cells and makes our genes. Our genes are responsible for the functioning of our cells. When a mutation occurs in an abnormal cell, it causes the cell to grow and divide on a faster rate in comparison with healthy cells. The abnormal cells live even after the normal cells die and get accumulated. These accumulated abnormal cells then further result in a tumor. 


Risk factors: 
Below discussed are the factors that are responsible for prostate cancer:

Ethnicity: Prostate cancer occurs more often in black men when compared to other races; the reason for this is not specified. It is more likely that they have prostate cancer that advances faster.



Geography: It is most common in European, North American countries as compared to Asian and African countries. Reason for this is not specified yet.

Family history: It seems that prostate cancer runs in the family.

Age: Prostate cancer is rare in younger men than older men.

Symptoms of prostate cancer: 

It doesn’t show signs in the early stages, but when it reaches the advanced stage it does show symptoms:
  • Difficulty in passing urine
  • Weak flow of urine
  • Pain in the abdomen
  • Unexplained weight loss

Treatment: If you suffer above mentioned symptoms you must visit a cancer specialist in Delhi. There is prostate cancer treatment which depends upon the type of cancer you have. Treatments may vary from chemotherapy, radiation therapy to immune therapy. 




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