Prostate cancer is a type of cancer occurring in men. The prostate is a small gland that produces the semen. Prostate cancer develops when there is an abnormal cell activity in the prostate.
When to see a doctor?
Symptoms usually show up during later stages of the disease. You have to see a doctor if you experience any of the following:
How is diagnosis and treatment carried out?
Diagnosis
A blood test and a physical examination are performed to check the status of the prostate.
If your tests show a positive result, the next step is a biopsy. Tissue samples are retrieved from the prostate region and sent to a pathologist to identify whether the cells are malignant (cancerous) or benign (not cancerous).
Staging the cancer
Once tested positive for prostate cancer, your doctor will determine the extent to which the cancer has spread in the body. Few imaging tests are done to determine this:
Depending on which stage the cancer is in, your doctor will set a treatment plan for you.
Prostate cancer treatment options
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