Every year face the reality of prostate cancer.
And their lives will change forever. Being diagnosed
with prostate cancer can be a life changing experience.
Among men, prostate cancer is the second malignant
cancer, next only to lung cancer.
Prostate cancer occurs in prostate, a glandular
organ present only in men. Prostate produces the
seminal fluid that nourishes and facilitates transportation
of sperms. Only men are at risk of prostate cancer.
The cells in prostrate begin to grow uncontrollably,
leading to cancer.
Prostate cancer poses threats to men in more than
one form. In addition to being a life threat,
prostate cancer poses a risk to their sexuality.
Prostate cancer is associated with erectile
dysfunction, impotence
and bladder control problems. These causes great
concern among men who face the challenge of prostate
cancer.
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Cancer: How to cope after it's over.
Prostate cancer is a slow growing
cancer and if the cancer is detected while it
is still confined within the prostate gland, the
chances of successful treatment are extremely
bright. Once the cancer moves out of prostate
gland, the treatments becomes difficult with more
chances of side effects. However, treatment helps
in controlling the cancer.
Old age increases the chances of men being diagnosed
with cancer. Other men who are at risk are those
who have close family members who had prostate
cancer. Prostate cancer is most common among American
and African-American men as compared to Asian.
TAKE THE MEN'S HEALTH QUIZ
After being diagnosed with cancer,
one requires a lot of thinking to decide on which
treatment option to choose. First consult your
doctor. Treatment option will depend on a number
of factors like age, the stage of cancer, your
health and your concerns. Prostate cancer is most
commonly treated with surgery, radiation, and
hormone therapy. Chemotherapy may be used in some
cases. Decisions about treatment not affect the
life of the man but also the people closely related.
It requires making some very difficult decisions
about treatments that can affect not only the
life of the man diagnosed, but also the lives
of his family members in significant ways for
many years to come. Make individualized decision
with strong support from family, doctors, and
other healthcare professionals to guide you at
each step.
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