Get to know about the Prostate Cancer, symptoms, causes and treatment required for prostate cancer. Also get the detailed knowledge and assistance from experts at Patient Empowerment Network.

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Prostate Cancer Empowerment
• The most common cancer in men in the US after skin cancer is
Prostate Cancer.
• Almost all prostate cancers are adenocarcinomas (cancers that
begin in cells that make and release mucus)
• This cancer often doesnot have any early symptoms, hence
making it difficult to recognize.
• Prostate cancer grows slowly in the male and in some cases,
monitoring is recommended.

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Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
• In most cases, symptoms for Prostate Cancer does not appear
at all. But, some signs may include:
• Burning or pain during urination.
• Loss of bladder control.
• Blood in urine (hematuria).
• Difficulty getting an erection (erectile dysfunction).
• Painful ejaculation.
• Decreased flow or velocity of urine stream.

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Reasons For Prostate Cancer
• Some risk factors that may be reasons of developing prostate cancer
are:
• Family History
• Age
• Geographical Location
• Smoking
• Obese
• Edema, or swelling in the legs or feet

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Prostate Cancer Treatments
• Prostate Cancer treatment can depend on the stage of the cancer. Further,
few treatment choices recommended are:
• Surveillance
• Active Surveillance
• Watchful Waiting
• Localized Therapy
• Surgery
• Radiation Therapy
• Systemic Therapy
• Hormonal Therapy
• Chemotherapy

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Contact Us
Address: Patient Empowerment Network
20611 Bothell Everett Hwy
Bothell, Washington, US
Website: https://PowerfulPatients.org
Email ID: info@powerfulpatients.org

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