Prostate Cancer

This type of cancer forms in the prostate, a gland found in male reproductive system, in front of the rectum and below the urinary bladder. The prostate gland, similar in size and shape to a walnut, is responsible for producing the mail semen.

This cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in men. Prostate cancer usually develops in the prostate gland, where the potential for harm isn't high and does not metastasizeA condition in which the cancerous tumor spreads to other areas of the body.  to other organs. Most cancers are slow growing thus easier to treat; however, there are cases of aggressive prostate cancers that spread to the bones and lymph nodes.

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Prostate Cancer Symptoms

Prostate cancer usually occurs in older men, over the age of 50. This cancer usually causes the gland to grow very slowly and thus does not always cause physical symptoms. Even when some symptoms do show, they do not always point to this type of cancer but to other problems.

Symptoms of an enlarged prostate from cancer (which can often be misdiagnosed as 'Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaA diagnosis of an enlarged prostate due to a benign growth.') can include:

• Difficulty in urinating
• Urgency to urinate more than usual (day and night)
• Appearance of blood in the urine or sperm
• Problems during sexual intercourse or erectile dysfunction.
• Discomfort in the pelvis area and unexplained swelling of the legs
• Bone pain in lower back, spine, knees and thighs and pain in the lungs

Prostate Cancer Treatment

The main type of prostate cancer treatment is surgery accompanied by radiation therapy and proton therapy. There is also the option of hormonal therapy, injecting the male with hormones that prevent the body from producing Testosterone that encourages the reproduction of the cancerous cells.

Some doctors will also use chemotherapy treatments. The specific treatment will depend on the stage of the cancer and the general state of the prostate gland.

It should be known that after the diagnosis of prostate cancer, some doctors may recommend to start with an "active surveillance" to monitor the tumor's progress or symptoms, before moving on to surgery.

There are a few experimental treatments that may be recommended such as 'Brachytherapy' (the implantation of radioactive seeds in the prostate to fight the cancerous cells) and 'PDT' (a treatment where photosensitizing agents are injected into the body and then having them exposed to a specific light wave).

Prostate Cancer Treatment Abroad

Successful prostate cancer treatment largely depends on early detection. Once you are diagnosed with this type of cancer you want to begin with treatments immediately. TicketMed works with the best doctors in the field of oncology and will be happy to assist you decide on the treatments and begin the healing process. Contact us or ask for a quote.