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Types of Caner

Cancer is a group of many related diseases that begin in cells, the body's basic unit of life. Normally, cells grow and divide to produce more cells only when the body needs them. Most cancers are named for the organ or type of cell in which they begin. Common type of cancers are Bone Cancer ,Brain Cancer, Breast Cancer, Endocrine Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gynecologic Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Leukemia, Lung Cancer, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Prostate Cancer, Skin Cancer and Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

Prostate cancer

The prostate is a glandular organ present only in males. Only men develop prostate cancer. The prostate surrounds the urethra, which is a tubular structure that carries sperm and urine out of the penis. It produces a thin, milky fluid that is added to the sperm at the time of ejaculation. Almost all prostate cancers arise from the secretory glandular cells in the prostate. Cancer arising from a glandular cell is known as adenocarcinoma. Therefore, almost all prostate cancers are prostate adenocarcinoma.

Symptoms

If the cancer is caught at its earliest stages, most men will not experience any symptoms. Some men, however, will experience symptoms that might indicate the presence of prostate cancer, including a need to urinate frequently, especially at night, difficulty starting urination or holding back urine, Weak or interrupted flow of urine, painful or burning urination, difficulty in having an erection, Painful ejaculation, Blood in urine or semen or frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs.

Treatment

Several treatments are available for prostate cancer. The choice of treatment depends on age, general medical condition, and the extent of the tumor spread. Radical prostatectomy is a major operation to remove the entire prostate gland. There are tow major types of radiation therapy used in prostate cancer treatment, external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy. Both are used to treat prostate cancer that has not spread outside the prostate. Chemotherapy is the last treatment method to be used against prostate cancer.

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