Prostate cancer is a common cancer that develops in the prostate gland, with some types growing slowly while others can be aggressive. Risk factors include family history and genetic mutations, while symptoms may involve urinary issues and discomfort. Treatment options include active surveillance, brachytherapy, systemic therapies, and focal therapy, along with preventative measures such as regular screenings and a healthy lifestyle.

1. PROSTATE
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CANCER

2. TABLE OF CONTENT
• Prostate Cancer
• Diagnosis
• Prevention
• Symptoms
• Types & Causes
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• Treatment

3. PROSTATE CANCER
Prostate cancer develops in the prostate, a small
walnut-shaped gland that’s part of a man’s
reproductive system.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of
cancer. Many prostate cancers grow slowly and are
confined to the prostate gland, where they may not
cause serious harm. However, while some types of
prostate cancer grow slowly and may need minimal
or even no treatment, other types are aggressive
and can spread quickly.
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4. • TYPES
• Small cell carcinomas.
• Transitional cell carcinomas.
• Neuroendocrine tumors.
• Sarcomas.
• CAUSES
• You’re two to three times more likely to get prostate
cancer if your father, brother or son has the disease.
• Inherited mutated (changed) breast cancer genes
(BRCA1 and BRCA2) and other gene mutations
contribute to a small number of prostate cancers.
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5. • TREATMENT
• Active surveillance: With this approach, you get screenings,
scans and biopsies every one to three years to monitor cancer
growth.
• Brachytherapy: A form of internal radiation therapy,
brachytherapy involves placing radioactive seeds within the
prostate.
• Systemic therapies: Your provider may recommend systemic
therapies if cancer has spread outside of the prostate gland.
• Focal therapy: Focal therapy is a newer form of treatment
focusing on treating only the area of the prostate affected by
cancer.
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• SYMPTOMS
• Frequent, sometimes urgent, need to urinate,
especially at night.
• Weak urine flow or flow that starts and stops.
• Painful urination (dysuria).
• Fecal (bowel) incontinence.
• Painful ejaculation and erectile dysfunction (ED).
• Blood in semen (hematospermia) or urine.

7. • PREVENTION
• Get regular prostate screenings.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Exercise regularly.
• Eat a nutritious diet.
• Quit smoking.
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8. • DIAGNOSIS
• Digital rectal exam: Your provider inserts a gloved,
lubricated finger into the rectum and feels the
prostate gland, which sits in front of the rectum.
• Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test: The
prostate gland makes a protein called a protein-
specific antigen (PSA).
• Biopsy: A needle biopsy to sample tissue for cancer
cells is the only sure way to diagnose prostate cancer
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