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Prostate cancer normally grows at a very slow pace and can even grow for years without any symptoms. Nevertheless, a small proportion of the tumour may be highly aggressive, and spread rapidly to other parts of the body. Prostate cancer rarely occurs before the age of 45. The risk of prostate cancer increases with age.
Prostate cancer rarely occurs before the age of 45. The risk of prostate cancer increases with age.
Symptoms
Prostate cancer is a disease that normally shows symptoms only at a late stage. The tumour can be present and growing for years without any symptoms. These symptoms are not specific to prostate cancer and can also be due to a benign growth of the prostate. There are no typical symptoms for prostate cancer but some men may present:
Prostate cancer non-specific symptoms
- Frequent urination
- A weak urinary steam
- Interruption while urinating
- Pain or burning while urinating
- Inability to urinate
- Blood in the urine
Diagnosis: Early detection is essential
Early detection of prostate cancer is the key factor to initiate a proper treatment that will
result in cure of the disease. As long as the cancer is limited to the prostate gland there is a
good chance to eliminate it. Once it passes the boarder of the gland it gets very difficult to
treat. Therefore, men at the age of 45 should undergo a yearly screening.
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