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Prostate Cancer Overview

What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer occurs when cells in the prostate gland grow out of control. There are often no early prostate cancer symptoms, but some men have urinary symptoms and discomfort. Prostate cancer treatment options are surgery, chemotherapy, cryotherapy, hormonal therapy, and/or radiation. In some instances, doctors recommend "watchful waiting."

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Advancing Prostate Cancer: Combo Treatment Best
For advancing prostate cancer that hasn't yet spread through the body, adding radiation to hormone therapy doubles survival, a Swedish study confirms.

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Understanding Prostate Cancer - Symptoms

What Are the Symptoms?

There are no warning signs or symptoms of early prostate cancer. Once a malignant tumor causes the prostate gland to swell significantly, or once cancer spreads beyond the prostate, the following symptoms may be present:

  • A frequent need to urinate, especially at night.
  • Difficulty starting or stopping the urinary stream.
  • A weak or interrupted urinary stream.
  • A painful or burning sensation during urination or ejaculation.
  • Blood in urine or semen.
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