Prostate Cancer – The prostate gland is located below the bladder and produces a fluid found in semen as well as plays a unique role in controlling urination for men. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be over 160,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States. If found early this type of cancer is treatable and the mortality rate is relatively low.

Prostate Cancer Symptoms – in the early stages of prostate cancer there are very few clues that anything is wrong due to lack of outward symptoms. These, however, may be symptoms that could and should motivate a man to be checked: it becomes increasingly difficult to urinate and maintaining a steady stream, urination or peeing becomes painful, frequent need to urinate or a feeling that you do even at night; there are also some sexual function indicators.

Treatment – There are numerous options to treat a diagnosed cancer of the prostate gland including Radical prostatectomy which surgically removes the prostate gland which requires a lengthy hospital stay and potentially a 3-month recovery, brachytherapy which involves radioactive seeds implanted directly into the prostate to initiate a targeted treatment of radiation, in the early stages regular PSA blood levels are measured, Conformal radiation therapy and intensity-modulated radiation therapy are also 2 additional treatment options.

Ribbon – The awareness ribbon for prostate cancer is light blue.

Cancer Horizons is always concerned about all men in our community that has been diagnosed with this form of cancer and struggling through any of the above-mentioned treatment options. We will continue to bring you the latest breakthrough treatments or drugs as well as an innovation that could positively impact current and future prostate cancer patients.

Prostate

Stage 4 Prostate Cancer

Doctor consulting diagnostic examining with patient presenting X-ray film results on digital tablet Visit the patient's home

Is it time to "Man Up" and no longer ignore the warning signs of prostate cancer? check out what those are and...

Do High-Fat Diets Cause Cancer

Do your best to live a healthy lifestyle – a healthy diet and a good exercise regimen are always a good idea. ...

Opening Up About Prostate Cancer

Let's hear it for the boys - men we love you but really need you to take this cancer thing much more...

Can It! Food and Beverage Containers made with BPAs linked to Cancer

Food and Beverage Containers made with BPAs linked to Cancer

The English are ahead of the curve on this one…This year Breast Cancer UK, a non-profit organization based in England, wrote to...

British Scientists uncover the Rosetta Stone for decoding Prostate Cancer

British Scientists uncover the Rosetta Stone for decoding Prostate Cancer

A new treatment option based upon the work of researchers who have uncovered the genetic reasons for almost 90% of tumors associated...

Scientists say Vasectomies are not a factor in developing Prostate Cancer

Scientists say Vasectomies are not a factor in developing Prostate Cancer

For years it has been commonly thought that vasectomies might be a factor in developing prostate cancer due to…

Top