Cancer Treatments

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. According to the data of the American Cancer Society, it has been reported that the lifetime risk of encountering prostate cancer for men is 16.7%, and the risk of loss of life is 2.5%. One out of every 5-6 men has a lifetime risk of developing prostate cancer. While one person is diagnosed with prostate cancer every 3 minutes in the world, prostate cancer-related deaths occur every 14 minutes. Prostate cancer has a slow course and the tumor can spread to bones and other organs by showing a very aggressive character.

Preventing Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is among the cancer types with high treatment success when caught at an early stage. Since it is usually asymptomatic cancer in its initial stage, every man from the age of 40 should have an annual prostate examination and blood tests. With robotic surgery, it is possible to better protect the nerves that provide urinary retention and the continuation of sexual life.

Prostate Cancer Symptoms

Symptoms of prostate cancer may occur depending on the progression of the disease. In this respect, it is an insidious disease. There may be no symptoms or complaints, especially in the early stages. When prostate cancer symptoms appear, regular doctor check-ups are of great importance in the success of treatment, as the patient may lose some of their treatment chances.

Prostate cancer symptoms can be listed as follows:

Difficulty urinating
Decreased strength in urine flow
Blood in the semen or urine
Pain during ejaculation
Discomfort in the groin area
Bone pains
Erectile dysfunction

Prostate Cancer Causes

The exact cause of prostate cancer is not known. Prostate cancer occurs when some prostate cells grow out of control due to genetic defects at the cell level and replace normal cells. It can then spread to surrounding tissues and, at advanced levels, to distant organs.

The causes of prostate cancer can be listed as follows:

Inherited or Genetic Factors
Non-Genetic (Environmental) Factors
Effect of Age
Race Factor
Nutrition

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