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Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a malignant tumour that forms in the prostate gland. The prognosis is generally good if prostate cancer is found early.

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BC Cancer Agency: General information, symptoms, etiology, and prevention of prostate cancer.

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Prostate Cancer Videos & Transcripts, Local Urologists, Doctors, PSA Testing

The prostate gland sits below the bladder. The urethra, which drains the bladder of urine, goes right through the middle of the prostate. Prostate cancer is a malignant tumour that forms in the prostate gland. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. HealthChoicesFirst has a wide selection of prostate cancer videos and articles and local doctors to help you.

Prostate cancer may be found by a digital rectal examination or a PSA test. During a digital rectal examination, the doctor feels the prostate gland with a gloved index finger for any abnormalities. A PSA test is a blood test that measures the amount of the protein prostate-specific antigen.

Prostate Cancer Symptoms

The most common symptoms of prostate cancer involve urination. A man may need to urinate often, feel an urgency to urinate, or have difficulty in starting or stopping the flow of urine. If you experience any of these prostate cancer symptoms, you should make an appointment with your physician for further testing.

The PSA Test

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein that is produced by normal cells of the prostate gland. When the prostate becomes inflamed or enlarged, prostate-specific antigen levels increase. Also, as men age, prostate conditions become more common, making a PSA test important as a man grows older. A PSA test measures the level of prostate-specific antigen in a man's blood.

A PSA blood test is measuring is three possible conditions within the prostate gland. One: the risk of a microscopic cancer that could be hiding in the gland and will not be detected by physical examination. Two: acute inflammation or infection of the prostate gland. Three: innocent enlargement of the prostate gland due to age.

During a PSA test, a medical professional will draw blood from your arm. The sample will be sent to a laboratory for examination. If the PSA test shows elevated levels of prostate-specific antigen, your doctor will discuss doing further prostate testing.

Check out HealthChoicesFirst prostate cancer videos and articles and local urologists for more information on prostate cancer surveillance, testing, symptoms, and treatment.

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