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The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland in males that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transport sperms. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men, second to colon cancer. It accounts for 15.4% of cancer cases in men and is more prominent in men aged 50 years and above.
It happens when cells in prostate gland undergo uncontrolled growth and become malignant, forming a lump and invading surrounding tissues. The survival rate for prostate cancer is generally good if the cancer is diagnosed early.
Do note that not every prostate problem is indicative of prostate cancer. Other conditions that may cause similar symptoms to prostate cancer include Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Prostatitis which is the inflammation and swelling of the prostate gland, often caused by bacterial infection.
Early-stage prostate cancer rarely causes symptoms. If you notice the following symptoms, do consult your healthcare professional:
Symptoms such as frequent, painful and weak urination only appear once the disease has progressed. It shares similar symptoms with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate.
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