Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system below the bladder. Abnormal growth of the prostate tissue is usually... Wikipedia

• Symptoms:  Typically none. Sometimes trouble urinating, erectile dysfunction, or pain in the back/pelvis.
• Usual onset:  Age over 40
• Risk factors:  Older age, family history, race
• Diagnostic method:  PSA test followed by tissue biopsy
• Differential diagnosis:  Benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Treatment:  Active surveillance, prostatectomy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy
• Prognosis:  Five-year survival rates range from 30 to 99%, depending on stage.
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo