Diseases
prostate cancer
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Overview
Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer.
Symptoms
- blood in the urine
- trouble urinating
- bone pain
- decreased force in the stream of urine
- blood in the semen
Causes
- doctors know that prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate develop changes in their dna. a cell's dna contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do.
Risk factors
- family history.
- older age.
- race.
Diagnosis
- magnetic resonance imaging (mri).
- biopsy
- digital rectal exam (dre)
- prostate-specific antigen (psa) test.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer.
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
blood in the urine, trouble urinating, bone pain, decreased force in the stream of urine, blood in the semen
What causes prostate cancer?
doctors know that prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate develop changes in their dna. a cell's dna contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do.
Which medicines are used for prostate cancer?
abiraterone, apalutamide, bicalutamide, cabazitaxel, degarelix, docetaxel, enzalutamide, flutamide, goserelin, leuprolide, mitoxantrone, nilutamide, saw palmetto, triptorelin
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