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Prostate cancer is one of the various types of cancer. It only affects men. Cancer starts growing in the prostate gland in the reproductive system of males. It is one of the diseases, which progress very slowly. There are various types of treatment for prostate cancer, but many men don’t even bother treating their prostate cancer. Yes, the treatment helps to reduce the growth of prostate cancer to some extent, but because of its slow progression, most of the men choose to monitor the cancer progression at first instead of immediately opting for treatment.
Prostate cancer is a very common form of cancer. Prostate cancer is also the second leading cause of cancer death after skin cancer. The statistics show that 1 out of 7 men is likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their entire lifespan. Furthermore, 1 out of 39 men will die because of prostate cancer.
here are the 10 Signs of Prostate Cancer:






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1. Frequent Urination

What is usually the first and most common of symptoms surrounding prostate cancer is frequent urination (along with a list of other urination problems that we will get into shortly).
This symptom is purely physiological and is due to the nature of the disease. When a prostate has cancer cells, it begins to inflame and enlarge. Due to its place in the body, as it grows the prostate begins to press down on the bladder, which results in a frequent feeling of having to urinate.
While this symptom is one of the most common, it is also one that can be easily overlooked. Very often people can attribute this feeling to drinking too much coffee or water, or just the natural progression of age for many men. A good indicator that this symptom might be something more serious is when you find yourself with the feeling of having to urinate and yet are unable to actually go. Although this symptom can be the result of any number of underlying causes, most much less serious than cancer, it is important to visit a health-care professional if these symptoms persist or begin to impact your life.

2. Difficulty Starting Urination

In what would appear to many (or at least this writer) as a cruel joke, not only is the feeling of having to urinate constantly a symptom, but also the inability to do so is another – as if to add further frustration to an already serious matter.
Much like as is characterized by the previous symptom, when the prostate becomes inflamed and enlarges, it can obstruct the flow of urine to the urethra which runs through the middle of the prostate.
Thankfully, this symptom can also be the result of a much less serious condition known as benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH. When a person man has BPH, the inner part of the prostate that surrounds the urethra, continues to grow with age. Like the name suggests, this is not a form of cancer; however, many of its symptoms do mimic a more serious diagnosis.
In most instances, BHP can be treated using medication to shrink the prostate; however, in more serious instances, and when medication is unsuccessful than a more invasive approach is taken through surgery, the most common procedure of which is transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP.



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3. Weak or Interrupted Flow of Urine

Parlaying of the previous symptoms, many sufferers of prostate cancer report a weak or interrupted flow of urine when nature calls. When the prostate becomes enlarged and inflamed (and yes, you might begin to notice a theme at this point) then the urethra can become obstructed. However, as is often the case, it is not a full obstruction or blockage, which results in a very weakened and inconsistent stream.
While this, like some of the other symptoms, can be an indicator of prostate cancer, it can also be attributed to the much less serious BPH. However, depending on the severity of the root cause, be it cancer or BPH, medication and or surgery will often likely be the treatment as an inability or hindered the ability to urinate can cause even further, more severe health problems.





4. Painful Ejaculation

This symptom ties in with painful urination as they share much of the same hardware. Many patients who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer report a painful sensation in the groin area when they are about to climax. This is caused by the inflammation and enlargement of the prostate, which in turn can block and obstruct vital passageways.
As is a relief for many men, experience pain when ejaculate does not automatically mean you have cancer. BPH can also be the causal factor behind painful ejaculation, as well as a number of sexual transmitted diseases.
The only way to determine the cause of this symptom is by visiting a doctor or healthcare professional. In this instance, typically they would perform a physical examination and blood test, specifically the prostate-specific antigen screening, or PSA, which is a standard test used in the diagnosing of prostate cancer.



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5. Difficulty Getting an Erection

There is a stigma surrounding erectile dysfunction, so much so that many men do not report it, either as a stand-alone issue or as a symptom of something that is possibly underlying and yet undiscovered.
Men who suffer from prostate cancer often report a difficult in getting and maintaining an erection; however, this is also a very common condition that becomes present with most men throughout the aging process (and usually the latter portions of said process).
Depending on the underlying cause of your erectile difficulties, medication can often be the solution. However, the underlying cause might be something more serious, which is why if you do experience it, it is important to remember that there should be no shame involved with such a symptom. By speaking to a medical professional, you will be able to get to the root of the problem, be it serious or not, and from there deciding the best course of action.



6. Blood in Urine or Semen

As a rule of thumb, any time you see blood anywhere except for in your veins, is a good indicator that something might be wrong (and that could be putting it mildly).
Blood finds its way into urine and semen when the prostate is inflamed, enlarged and infected and should be directly proceeded by a trip to your doctor. While blood in the urine and semen can be the result of something much less serious than prostate cancer, such as benign prostatitis or a sexually transmitted disease, it should still be regarded and taken with the utmost seriousness. Typically, anytime blood is found in the urine or semen; the result is some form of treatment, be it medication or surgery.







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7. Pain in Lower Back or Hips

On average, there are over 25,000 deaths each year as a result of prostate cancer. This number is so high despite the survival rate because as is often the case with this type of cancer, symptoms, and signs might not present themselves until it is much more advanced.
Sadly, the reasoning behind this symptom of prostate cancer is associated with the spread of the malignant cancer cells into the surrounding areas, including the bones, which is a natural path for the cancer cells to take which are already present in the prostate.
If you notice that you are experiencing chronic and prolonged pain in these areas, and are unable to explain it with a potential injury or strain, then it is advisable you go see your doctor as quickly as possible. As we mentioned earlier, preliminary detection is key to successfully treating prostate cancer, much like any other form of cancer.

8. Weakness or Numbness in Hands or Feet

If prostate cancer or even BHP is the diagnosis, very often the prostate will grow so enlarged that it will eventually begin to press down on the spinal cord. For those unaware, the spinal cord, along with the brain, make up the bodies’ central nervous system. Think of your brain as the command center and your spinal cord as the pathway for the messages that your brain sends to reach the various part of your body.
When something is pushing on your spinal cord, for example, and inflamed prostate, the result can be a form of paralysis that presents itself as a weakness, numbness or tingling in the legs and feet. While this paralysis is not permanent, it is an indicator that immediate medical attention could be required.





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9. Loss of Bladder or Bowel Control

As we mentioned in the previous point, a swelling of the prostate can eventually begin to press upon the spinal cord. It is the brain and the spinal cord that many of our bodily functions occur, and more importantly, occur when desired. This includes the use of one’s bladder and bowels.
When messages from the brain cannot properly reach these areas, the case is often a loss of control, resulting in a potentially embarrassing situation. While this, much like erectile dysfunction is something that can be embarrassing and difficult to talk about, it is very important that you seek medical attention if this happens to you, as it can be an indication of a more advanced cancer or another serious ailment.

Conclusion

It is always better to diagnose your problems early for the better treatment of your disease. If you experience some of these 5 early warning signs of prostate cancer, then it is better to see your doctor without delay. There are various options provided to you after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The statistics show that in the recent times more men are choosing to stay out of treatment and monitor the disease progress, instead of immediately choosing the treatment method because of its slow progression.
Finally, you should remember that despite prostate cancer being the second leading cause of cancer death, because of its slow progression, you don’t have to panic a lot. The damage could be controlled by choosing the right treatment option at the right time. 

10 Early Warning Signs of Prostate Cancer Men Shouldn’t Ignore

Prostate cancer is one of the various types of cancer. It only affects men. Cancer starts growing in the prostate gland in the reproductive system of males. It is one of the diseases, which progress very slowly. There are various types of treatment for prostate cancer, but many men don’t even bother treating their prostate cancer. Yes, the treatment helps to reduce the growth of prostate cancer to some extent, but because of its slow progression, most of the men choose to monitor the cancer progression at first instead of immediately opting for treatment.
Prostate cancer is a very common form of cancer. Prostate cancer is also the second leading cause of cancer death after skin cancer. The statistics show that 1 out of 7 men is likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their entire lifespan. Furthermore, 1 out of 39 men will die because of prostate cancer.
here are the 10 Signs of Prostate Cancer:






 ####SIKI####

1. Frequent Urination

What is usually the first and most common of symptoms surrounding prostate cancer is frequent urination (along with a list of other urination problems that we will get into shortly).
This symptom is purely physiological and is due to the nature of the disease. When a prostate has cancer cells, it begins to inflame and enlarge. Due to its place in the body, as it grows the prostate begins to press down on the bladder, which results in a frequent feeling of having to urinate.
While this symptom is one of the most common, it is also one that can be easily overlooked. Very often people can attribute this feeling to drinking too much coffee or water, or just the natural progression of age for many men. A good indicator that this symptom might be something more serious is when you find yourself with the feeling of having to urinate and yet are unable to actually go. Although this symptom can be the result of any number of underlying causes, most much less serious than cancer, it is important to visit a health-care professional if these symptoms persist or begin to impact your life.

2. Difficulty Starting Urination

In what would appear to many (or at least this writer) as a cruel joke, not only is the feeling of having to urinate constantly a symptom, but also the inability to do so is another – as if to add further frustration to an already serious matter.
Much like as is characterized by the previous symptom, when the prostate becomes inflamed and enlarges, it can obstruct the flow of urine to the urethra which runs through the middle of the prostate.
Thankfully, this symptom can also be the result of a much less serious condition known as benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH. When a person man has BPH, the inner part of the prostate that surrounds the urethra, continues to grow with age. Like the name suggests, this is not a form of cancer; however, many of its symptoms do mimic a more serious diagnosis.
In most instances, BHP can be treated using medication to shrink the prostate; however, in more serious instances, and when medication is unsuccessful than a more invasive approach is taken through surgery, the most common procedure of which is transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP.



 ####SIKI####

3. Weak or Interrupted Flow of Urine

Parlaying of the previous symptoms, many sufferers of prostate cancer report a weak or interrupted flow of urine when nature calls. When the prostate becomes enlarged and inflamed (and yes, you might begin to notice a theme at this point) then the urethra can become obstructed. However, as is often the case, it is not a full obstruction or blockage, which results in a very weakened and inconsistent stream.
While this, like some of the other symptoms, can be an indicator of prostate cancer, it can also be attributed to the much less serious BPH. However, depending on the severity of the root cause, be it cancer or BPH, medication and or surgery will often likely be the treatment as an inability or hindered the ability to urinate can cause even further, more severe health problems.





4. Painful Ejaculation

This symptom ties in with painful urination as they share much of the same hardware. Many patients who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer report a painful sensation in the groin area when they are about to climax. This is caused by the inflammation and enlargement of the prostate, which in turn can block and obstruct vital passageways.
As is a relief for many men, experience pain when ejaculate does not automatically mean you have cancer. BPH can also be the causal factor behind painful ejaculation, as well as a number of sexual transmitted diseases.
The only way to determine the cause of this symptom is by visiting a doctor or healthcare professional. In this instance, typically they would perform a physical examination and blood test, specifically the prostate-specific antigen screening, or PSA, which is a standard test used in the diagnosing of prostate cancer.



 ####SIKI####



5. Difficulty Getting an Erection

There is a stigma surrounding erectile dysfunction, so much so that many men do not report it, either as a stand-alone issue or as a symptom of something that is possibly underlying and yet undiscovered.
Men who suffer from prostate cancer often report a difficult in getting and maintaining an erection; however, this is also a very common condition that becomes present with most men throughout the aging process (and usually the latter portions of said process).
Depending on the underlying cause of your erectile difficulties, medication can often be the solution. However, the underlying cause might be something more serious, which is why if you do experience it, it is important to remember that there should be no shame involved with such a symptom. By speaking to a medical professional, you will be able to get to the root of the problem, be it serious or not, and from there deciding the best course of action.



6. Blood in Urine or Semen

As a rule of thumb, any time you see blood anywhere except for in your veins, is a good indicator that something might be wrong (and that could be putting it mildly).
Blood finds its way into urine and semen when the prostate is inflamed, enlarged and infected and should be directly proceeded by a trip to your doctor. While blood in the urine and semen can be the result of something much less serious than prostate cancer, such as benign prostatitis or a sexually transmitted disease, it should still be regarded and taken with the utmost seriousness. Typically, anytime blood is found in the urine or semen; the result is some form of treatment, be it medication or surgery.







 ####SIKI####



7. Pain in Lower Back or Hips

On average, there are over 25,000 deaths each year as a result of prostate cancer. This number is so high despite the survival rate because as is often the case with this type of cancer, symptoms, and signs might not present themselves until it is much more advanced.
Sadly, the reasoning behind this symptom of prostate cancer is associated with the spread of the malignant cancer cells into the surrounding areas, including the bones, which is a natural path for the cancer cells to take which are already present in the prostate.
If you notice that you are experiencing chronic and prolonged pain in these areas, and are unable to explain it with a potential injury or strain, then it is advisable you go see your doctor as quickly as possible. As we mentioned earlier, preliminary detection is key to successfully treating prostate cancer, much like any other form of cancer.

8. Weakness or Numbness in Hands or Feet

If prostate cancer or even BHP is the diagnosis, very often the prostate will grow so enlarged that it will eventually begin to press down on the spinal cord. For those unaware, the spinal cord, along with the brain, make up the bodies’ central nervous system. Think of your brain as the command center and your spinal cord as the pathway for the messages that your brain sends to reach the various part of your body.
When something is pushing on your spinal cord, for example, and inflamed prostate, the result can be a form of paralysis that presents itself as a weakness, numbness or tingling in the legs and feet. While this paralysis is not permanent, it is an indicator that immediate medical attention could be required.





 ####SIKI####



9. Loss of Bladder or Bowel Control

As we mentioned in the previous point, a swelling of the prostate can eventually begin to press upon the spinal cord. It is the brain and the spinal cord that many of our bodily functions occur, and more importantly, occur when desired. This includes the use of one’s bladder and bowels.
When messages from the brain cannot properly reach these areas, the case is often a loss of control, resulting in a potentially embarrassing situation. While this, much like erectile dysfunction is something that can be embarrassing and difficult to talk about, it is very important that you seek medical attention if this happens to you, as it can be an indication of a more advanced cancer or another serious ailment.

Conclusion

It is always better to diagnose your problems early for the better treatment of your disease. If you experience some of these 5 early warning signs of prostate cancer, then it is better to see your doctor without delay. There are various options provided to you after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The statistics show that in the recent times more men are choosing to stay out of treatment and monitor the disease progress, instead of immediately choosing the treatment method because of its slow progression.
Finally, you should remember that despite prostate cancer being the second leading cause of cancer death, because of its slow progression, you don’t have to panic a lot. The damage could be controlled by choosing the right treatment option at the right time. 

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