Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in American men, and in most men it grows very slowly. Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor that begins growing in the prostate gland. It can spread from the prostate to nearby lymph nodes, bones, or other organs. A male hormone called testosterone can stimulate the growth of hormone-dependent prostate cancer cells. The good news is that survival rates have improved a great deal.

PSA

A PSA test is a blood test that measures protein levels in the blood that increase with the possibility of cancer. A high PSA level can be a sign of Enlarging Prostate or Prostate Cancer. The higher a man’s PSA level, the more likely it is that cancer is present. The PSA test is very important as a part of ensuring general prostate health, so your doctor may recommend that you have this blood test performed regularly.

 

The following may be warning signs of Prostate Cancer.

 

- Frequent urination, especially at night.

- Difficulty starting or stopping the urinary stream.

- A weak or interrupted urinary stream.

- A painful or burning sensation during urination or ejaculation.

- Blood in urine or semen.

- Dull, incessant deep pain or stiffness in the pelvis, lower back, ribs or upper thighs; arthritic pain in the bones of those areas.

- Loss of weight and appetite, fatigue, nausea, or vomiting.