(prostate cancer) A cancer of the prostate.

(prostate cancer) Cancer of the prostate gland.

(prostate cancer) Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. Prostate cancer begins in the cells of the prostate. The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system. It lies just below the bladder. It makes fluid that is part of semen. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. It often grows very slowly. If it does not spread to other parts of the body, it may not cause serious problems. But sometimes prostate cancer can grow quickly and spread to other parts of the body. This kind of prostate cancer is serious. Researchers don't know for sure what causes prostate cancer. They do know that it happens when there are changes in the genetic material (DNA). Sometimes these genetic changes are inherited, meaning that you are born with them. There are also certain genetic changes that happen during your lifetime that can raise your risk of prostate cancer. But often the exact cause of these genetic changes is unknown. Anyone who has a prostate can develop prostate cancer. But certain factors can make you more likely to develop it: Age. Your chance of developing prostate cancer increases as you get older. Prostate cancer is rare in people under age 50.; Family health history. Your risk of prostate cancer is higher if you have a parent, sibling, or child who has or has had prostate cancer.; Race. African Americans are more likely to get prostate cancer. They're also more likely to: Get prostate cancer at a younger age.; Have more serious prostate cancer.; Die from prostate cancer. . Prostate cancer doesn't always cause symptoms, especially at first. If it does cause symptoms, they may include: Problems urinating (peeing), such as: A urine stream that's weak, hard to start, or starts and stops; Suddenly needing to urinate right away; Urinating often, especially at night; Pain or burning when urinating; Blood in your urine or semen.; Pain in your lower back, hips, or pelvis that does not go away; Painful ejaculation (the release of semen through the penis during orgasm). But many of these symptoms may be from other common prostate problems that aren't cancer, such as an enlarged prostate. You should discuss your prostate health with your health care provider if you: Have symptoms that could be prostate cancer; Have a high risk for developing prostate cancer; Had a screening test that suggests you could have prostate cancer. Tests which check for prostate cancer include: A digital rectal exam (DRE). In this exam, your provider feels your prostate for lumps or anything unusual by inserting a lubricated, gloved finger into your rectum.; A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. A high PSA blood level may be a sign of prostate cancer. But many other things can cause high PSA levels, too.; Imaging tests. These tests may use ultrasound or MRI to make pictures of your prostate. If these tests show that you might have prostate cancer, the next step is usually a prostate biopsy. A biopsy is the only way to diagnose prostate cancer. During a biopsy, a doctor uses a hollow needle to remove some prostate tissue. The tissue is studied under a microscope to look for cancer cells. Your treatment options usually depend on your age, your general health, and how serious the cancer is. Your treatment may include one or more of options: Observation,which is mostly used if you are older, your prostate cancer isn't likely to grow quickly, and you don't have symptoms or you have other...

(malignant prostate neoplasm) A primary or metastatic malignant tumor involving the prostate gland. The vast majority are carcinomas.

Prostate cancer is usually adenocarcinoma. Symptoms are typically absent until tumor growth causes hematuria and/or obstruction with pain. Diagnosis is suggested by digital rectal examination or prostate-specific antigen measurement and confirmed by transrectal ultrasound biopsy. Screening is controversial and should involve shared...

Prostate cancer is the most common noncutaneous cancer in men in the United States. An estimated one in six white men and one in five African-American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, with the likelihood increasing with age.

Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate - a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.

A malignant tumor of glandular origin, situated in the prostate. It is most commonly seen in older men; between 2000 and 2004 the median age at diagnosis of prostate cancer in the US was 68 years of age. Prostate cancer is graded by the Gleason score (the sum of 2 scales scored 1 to 5 that designates the degree of differentiation of the...

Prostate cancer, disease characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells within the prostate gland, a walnut-sized organ surrounding the urethra just below the bladder in males. Prostate cancer is a frequently diagnosed cancer among males, particularly among those who are older (the disease is rare...