Prostate cancer and the best prostate cancer treatment available

May 19th, 2012 admin-->

?? The prostate is a small gland which is part of the male reproductive system. This gland typically increases in size as a man matures. Later in life, the enlargement can cause problems and some form of prostate treatment will be needed. Prostate cancer happens when malignant cells form in the prostate, and is more common in older men. The main risk factors are being older than 50 and having a family history of this disease. Eating a diet high in fat and red meat has also been shown to increase the risk. Depending upon the stage the cancer is in when detected; there are several different treatment options. If cancer is detected very early, it may not be necessary to start treatment right away. Instead, your doctor may recommend close monitoring and regular tests to assess the progress. If your prostate cancer is in a later stage or is progressing quickly, you may opt for prostate surgery as a prostate treatment option. The surgical prostate cancer treatment involves removing the prostate gland, as well as the surrounding tissue and lymph nodes. If the cancer is confined only to your prostate, surgery is generally the only treatment needed. If the cancer has spread to any other parts of the body, then radiation or chemotherapy may be needed as well.

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