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Beware of the 5 Warning Signs of Prostate Cancer

  “1 in 8 men is at the risk!” Men aren't generally the ones that maintain track of their health. Diseases like Urethral Stricture and Prostate Cancer are the most common diseases which men are prone. In recent studies, it has been found that 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer at some point in their life.  Prostate cancer is slowly growing in men. Prostate cancer usually affects older men. The average age of diagnosis is 66 years old. However, it can occur in younger men as well. What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that affects the prostate gland. The prostate gland is a small, walnut-sized organ that is located in front of the rectum and below the bladder. The prostate gland produces semen, which helps to transport sperm during ejaculation. What are the Causes behind Prostate Cancer? The exact cause of prostate cancer is unknown. However, several risk factors may increase a man's chance of developing the disease. These include: Age : T...

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis with PET CT Scan

The prostate is a small gland of the endocrine system present in men which produce seminal fluid to transport the sperm. Cancer can occur to this gland and it is one of the most common type of cancer found in men aged over the 50s. If diagnosed early and proper prostate cancer treatment is given, the patient can get a cure. Usually, prostate cancer grows very slowly at its early stage and stays confined within the prostate gland. At that point, it may not harm the patient severely. But there are many types of prostate cancer which grows aggressively and may spread very quickly. Thus, detection is very important, and PET-CT Scan is the new technological advancement in prostate cancer diagnosis process. This scan can not only detect cancer but also find out the exact location and widespread. It can also detect recurring of prostate cancer spread after giving initial treatment and if it may reach to other organs or not. PET-CT Scan can detect prostate cancer earlier than any CT scan...