<strong>PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENT – Symptoms, Diagnosis and How to cure.</strong>

1. Prostate cancer treatment - Need to know

Prostate cancer is caused by the uneven growth of cells in the tissues of prostate gland. Prostate gland is a part of male reproduction system and plays a vital role in production of semen. It is mostly seen in men of older age. Prostate cancer will lead to difficulties in urination and sexual procedures. Prostate cancer can spread through tissues, lymph system and blood. In its advanced stages, prostate cancer can spread to bladder, rectum, bones, liver and lungs. In Prostate cancer, there is a chance of recurrence. ie, it can come back.

Chances of recovery:

Depend mainly on the spread of Cancer (partial or complete) & Age and health of the patient.


2. Prostate cancer treatment - Symptoms

Do you experience these problems?

1. Interrupted or weak urination
2. Frequent urination
3. Painful urination
4. Presence of blood in urine or semen
5. Consistent pain in pelvis, hips or back
6. Painful ejaculation.

How to confirm?

The following tests are available

1. Digital rectal exam (DRE)
2. Transrectal ultrasound test
3. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
4. Biopsy – Transrectal Biopsy or Transperineal Biopsy


3. Prostate cancer treatment – Treatment options


You can choose from the following:

Conventional Methods:

1. Watchful waiting
2. Radiation therapy
3. Hormone therapy
4. Surgery - Pelvic lymphadenectomy, Radical prostatectomy, Transurethral resection of the prostate

Latest (Still Testing):

1. High-intensity focused ultrasound
2. Cryosurgery
3. Chemotherapy
4. Biologic therapy