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.

1) Among men who crossed 50 years of age prostate cancer is one of the most common when compared to other types of cancer.
2) The occurrence of prostate cancer is very low who are below 50 years of age.
3) Experts say one of the genes present inside the human body is responsible for it.
4) Those that have a family history of prostate cancer.
5) Infection, inflammation which occurs to prostate gland is responsible to some extent.
6) Imbalance of sex hormones estrogen and testosterone are responsible for prostate cancer to some extent.
7) Deficiency of vitamin D may also one of prostate cancer risk factor.
There is a misconception among common people that men who are active in sexual activity are at risk of getting prostate cancer. This is totally wrong. Sexual life doesn’t have any relation to cancer. Cigarette smoking is one of the biggest risk factors of prostate cancer.
9) Those who drink 3 pegs of alcohol daily for about 10 years are at risk of prostate cancer. Consumption of whisky is more dangerous when compared to beverages like wine and bear.
10) Obesity and increase in weight, lack of sedentary life is also one of the risk factor for prostate cancer.