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    This document provides information about prostate cancer including that it is a common cancer in men that develops in the walnut-sized prostate gland located below the bladder. Symptoms include problems urinating, blood in the urine, and pain. Risk factors include age, family history, and certain genetic factors. Screening helps with early detection and treatments range from surveillance to surgery or radiation depending on the cancer's stage and grade. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and regular doctor checkups can help prevent prostate cancer.

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    Prostate

    Cancer
    Marie Soto
    George Garcia

    The Prostate
    Walnut-sized gland
    Located between
    the bladder and
    the penis
    Just in front of the
    rectum

    What is Prostate Cancer?


    Cancer that occurs in a
    man's prostate
    One of the most
    common types of
    cancer in men
    Grows slowly and
    remains confined to the
    prostate gland

    Symptoms
    Problems urinating
    Blood in the urine
    Pain in the body
    Weakness or
    numbness

    Causes of the Cancer:


    Some men inherit the
    Hereditary Prostate
    Cancer Gene 1 (HPC1
    Gene)
    Changes in the
    BRCA1 or BRCA2
    genes
    Inflammation
    Androgen and IGF-1
    Exposure to radiation

    Prevention:
    Some drugs might
    help reduce the risk
    Taking certain
    vitamins or mineral
    supplements
    Effects of body
    weight and physical
    activity

    Treatments:
    Active surveillance
    Radiation Therapy
    Chemotherapy
    Surgery
    Bone-directed
    treatment
    Hormone therapy

    How is it Diagnosed?
    Screening with a
    prostate-specific antigen
    (PSA)
    Blood test
    Digital rectal exam (DRE)
    Prostate biopsy
    Sometimes first found
    because of symptoms
    they cause

    Who is Likely to Have it?


    Men are most likely
    to have prostate
    cancer
    The older you are,
    the higher your risk

    Application
    Only occurs in men
    The older you are the higher the chance of
    getting this cancer increases
    It can easily be prevented with good
    health and proper vitamins
    Also yearly visits to the clinic to reassure

    References
    http://
    www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/picture-of-t
    he-prostate
    http://
    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prostate-canc
    er/basics/definition/con-20029597
    http://
    www.cancer.org/cancer/prostatecancer/detailedguide/pr
    ostate-cancer-treating-general-info
    http://www.wcrf.org/int/cancer-facts-figures/data-specif
    ic-cancers/prostate-cancer-statistics

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