DETECTION IN EARLY STAGES- Normally those who crosses 50 years of age if faces any problem in urination then per-rectal examination is done. If the prostate gland is hard then it can be because of prostate cancer. Prostate specific antigen (a blood test) is done among these patients. In these PSA test if the concentration is in between 0-4NG/ml then it is normal. Incase if it exceeds 4NG/ml then there is a chance of prostate cancer (Note that this concentration may alter according to the size of the prostate gland). Because of this prostate biopsy should be done. Biopsy is not a test which should be performed by getting admitted into hospital. It can be done in a simple manner like an out patient. Biopsy is the accurate method for the diagnosis of prostate cancer.

SO WHO NEEDS BIOPSY-
In western countries every man who crosses 50 years undergoes biopsy every alternate year. Because as said earlier prostate cancer can be curable in the early stages and its symptoms are seen only in advanced stages. So each and every man who crosses 50 years should undergo biopsy test.

PREVENTION-
Vitamin-D should be included in diet. Animal fat should be avoided. Vegetables like carrot, tomato which included beta carotene, licopene should be taken. Men should try to remain fit. Regular exercise, walking will help in this. Cigarettes and alcohol are so dangerous if you have any such habit then leave it right now.

TREATMENT-
If the prostate cancer is detected in the early stages then it can be treated fully by prostectomy. Laparoscopy is also favored; in this nerve sparing surgery is done which involves removal of affected prostate gland which doesn’t even effects men’s sexual life. However due to recent advancements in medical and technological field prostate cancer can now be treated in every stage by radiation therapy.

Where is Prostate Gland

Prostate Gland is situated below the Urinary Bladder. Prostate Gland helps to lubricate the Sperm in the process of Ejaculation.

What is Prostate Cancer

Infection in Prostate Gland is called Prostatitis and the Diabetics are more prone to this infection. Symptoms include burning sensation while passing urine, fever, formation of pus.

Prostate Cancer causes

As the age advances the prostate increases in size and it exerts pressure in the urinary passage. Thus this result in difficulty in passage of urine and the stream becomes narrow and there is constant feeling of bladder not being emptied. It causes the bladder sensitive and irritable.

Patients suffering from prostatitis go to wash room frequently and face sleepless nights. It can even lead to stoppage in urinary passage, kidney failure or blood in urine which is also called as hematuria.

Who can get affected by Prostate Cancer and how to diagnose

Prostate Cancer can attack anyone above 50 years of age and it doesn’t show Symptoms in the early stages when it is curable. Early signs of Prostate Cancer can be diagnosed by undergoing a blood test called Prostate Specific Antigen also called as PSA and Digital Rectal Examination also called as DRE.

How to do treatment of Prostate Cancer

Antibiotics are used in treatment of prostatitis and these antibiotics should be taken for a longer period. If prostate cancer is confirmed then surgery should be done to remove prostate gland. Other procedures are Transurethral Resection of Prostate, Transurethral Needle Ablation of Prostate and laser surgery.