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Benign Prostate tumors:<\/h4>\n
Tumors that are benign are not cancerous, and not a threat to life in most circumstances. Unlike cancerous tumors, they do not invade the surrounding tissue or spread to other organs.\u00a0Once they are treated or removed, they usually do not grow back.<\/p>\n
Malignant Prostate tumors:<\/h4>\n
Tumors that are malignant are cancerous. Although they usually can be surgically removed, they can also grow back.\u00a0 Untreated tumors can spread to other areas of the body, including organs such as the liver, colon, lung, etc.\u00a0 When this happens, cancer has metastasized, creating conditions for new tumors to form beyond the original site.\n<\/p><\/div>\n
When prostate cancer is detected early, we have the best chance for successful treatment.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?<\/h3>\n
Frequent or uncontrolled urination may be a sign of prostate cancer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>In its early stages, prostate cancer may not cause any signs or symptoms, and is curable. More advanced prostate cancer may cause signs and symptoms such as:<\/p>\n \n
- Trouble urinating<\/li>\n
- Need to urinate more often, especially at night<\/li>\n
- Decreased force in the stream of urine<\/li>\n
- Blood in the urine<\/li>\n
- Blood in the semen<\/li>\n
- Bone pain<\/li>\n
- Losing weight unexpectedly<\/li>\n
- Erectile dysfunction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What are the Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer?<\/h3>\n
Though medical science does not have a definitive reason for what causes prostate cancer, several risk factors have been identified:<\/p>\n
\nAge:<\/h4>\n
Age, race and ethnicity, family history, diet, and obesity all risk factors for prostate cancer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Prostate cancer is rare in men younger than 40. The risk rises after age 50. About 60 percent of cases occur in men over 65.<\/p>\n Race and ethnicity:<\/h4>\n
Prostate cancer occurs more often in African American men than in men of other races. White men are at greater risk of prostate cancer than Asian-American and Hispanic men.<\/p>\n
Family history:<\/h4>\n
Prostate cancer seems to run in some families. Having a brother or father with prostate cancer more than doubles the risk of developing the disease.<\/p>\n
Diet:<\/h4>\n
Men with diets high in red meat and low in fruits and vegetables have a higher risk of prostate cancer. A healthy diet may be the most practical way to reduce your risk of prostate cancer. <\/p>\n
Obesity:<\/h4>\n
People who are obese may have a higher risk of prostate cancer compared with people considered to have a healthy weight. In obese people, the cancer is more likely to be more aggressive and more likely to return after initial treatment due to hormone and other physiological imbalances in the body that are less profound in those with normal body weight.<\/p><\/div>\n","layer_is_content_auto_columns":false,"sidebar_position":"right","widgets":false,"layer_icon":"","layer_icon_position":"left","layer_background_color":"","layer_id":"add40"},{"acf_fc_layout":"layer_content_sidebar","layer_label":"","layer_headline":"","layer_intro":"","layer_content":"
How is Prostate Cancer Diagnosed?<\/h3>\n
To reach a diagnosis of prostate cancer, a physical examination is performed while obtaining a thorough medical history. We will ask specific health questions, make note of the symptoms you may have experienced, and include any other pertinent information. One or more tests may be required such as a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test.<\/p>\n
The following tests may be used to diagnose prostate cancer or determine if it has spread:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPSA blood test<\/h4>\n
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test is one of the first tests used for men who have symptoms of prostate cancer, or for men seeking to perform routine health checks. Men with a PSA level between 4 and 10 have about a 1 in 4 chance of having prostate cancer. If the PSA is above 10, the chance of having prostate cancer is more than 50 percent.<\/p>\n
What is a good PSA Level?<\/h5>\n
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