Urological Disease and Conditions

In males, prostate cancer affects the prostate gland. The prostate is a tiny gland in men that resembles a walnut and produces seminal fluid, which is used to feed and transport sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer. Numerous prostate cancers have a slow growth rate and are confined to the prostate gland, where they are not likely to seriously harm the body. While some prostate cancer types have a slow progression and need little to no treatment, others are aggressive and spread quickly. The best chance for successful treatment of prostate cancer is early detection while the disease is still contained within the prostate gland. But if detected early, it can be effectively treated. It begins with the prostate gland, which is between the penis and the bladder.  Causes of Prostate Cancer Like all cancers, prostate cancer begins when a group of cells develops uncontrollably and spreads to other tissues. As abnormalities, or mutations, accumulate in ce...