How common is prostate gland cancer?
Prostate cancer is among the most common non-skin cancers, affecting 1 in 7 men worldwide.
How does prostate gland cancer compare with other tumor disorders?
It is known that a non-smoking man is more likely to develop prostate gland cancer over colon cancer, bladder cancer, melanoma, lymphoma and kidney cancers combined.
Are some men more vulnerable to prostate cancer than others?
Older age, African American descent a family history of prostate cancer can increase the likelihood of a male patient to be diagnosed with thus disease.
The risk of prostate cancer increases greatly with older age. While only 1 patient in 10,000 under 40 years of age will be diagnosed, the rate goes upwards to 1 male patient in 38 for 40 to 59 years of age, to 1 in every 14 for those aged 60 to 69. Nearly 60% of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in patients over 65 and 97% in men over 80 (and older).
Patients with a first-degree relative (father, brother, son) with a history of prostate gland cancer are two times more likely to develop this disease. Those with more relatives are up to four times more likely to be diagnosed. The highest risk is in men with close family members diagnosed before the age of 65.
How curable is prostate gland cancer?
Cure rates for prostate cancer describe the number (percentage) of patients remaining disease-free for a specific period of time. The earlier the cancer is diagnosed - the more likely it is for the patient to remain disease-free.
Up to 90% of all prostate cancers are detected in the local and regional stage. This means the cure rate for this specific cancer is quite high. Nearly 100% of patients diagnosed at this stage are disease-free after some 5 years.
What are the main symptoms for prostate cancer?
In early stage most patients men won’t experience any symptoms. With the development of the disease some symptoms might appear:
• Frequent need to urinate
• Hesitant urination
• Burning sensation during urination
• Erectile disfunction
• Pain
• Stiffness in the lower back,
• Stiffness in the hips and upper thighs.
Some of these symptoms can also indicate other diseases or disorders.
How is prostate gland cancer screened and detected?
Screening for prostate cancer can be done in a physician’s office. Medical specialists usually use two main tests:
• PSA (prostate-specific antigen) - a type of blood test
• Rectal examination
How is prostate gland cancer treated?
A wide variety of treatment options are available:
• Surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Hormone therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Medication
Any or these methods can be used at different times, depending on the stage and the specific needs of the patient.
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