Prostate cancer

• What type of cancer develops in the prostate gland?

  Prostate cancer
• How does prostate cancer occur?

  Cells in the prostate grow out of control
• What is a common symptom of prostate cancer related to urination?

  Frequent urination or weak urine flow
• Which area of the body may experience pain due to prostate cancer?

  Back, hips, pelvis
• What difficulty might men experience as a symptom of prostate cancer?

  Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection
• What unusual change in bodily fluids can indicate prostate cancer?

  Blood in the urine or semen
• What is a potential symptom of prostate cancer related to weight?

  Unexplained weight loss
• Can treatment for prostate cancer eliminate the disease?

  It can often eliminate prostate cancer
• What is a risk associated with prostate cancer related to hormones?

  Hormone levels
• How can genetics influence prostate cancer risk?

  Genetics can increase prostate cancer risk
• What dietary factor can influence the risk of prostate cancer?

  Diet
• How does obesity relate to prostate cancer risk?

  Obesity increases prostate cancer risk
• What are the main treatment options for prostate cancer?

  • Surgery: radical prostatectomy
  • Hormone therapy (radiation therapy)
  • Bisphosphonates: reduce bone pain and loss
• What are the key symptoms of prostate cancer?

  • Frequent urination or weak urine flow
  • Pain in the back, hips, pelvis
  • Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection
  • Blood in the urine or semen
  • Unexplained weight loss
• What are the main risk factors for prostate cancer?

  • Hormone levels
  • Genetics
  • Diet
  • Obesity