Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon signs and symptoms of prostate cancer as follows: Prostate is a gland in males that surrounds the urethra and located between the urinary bladder and penis. For reasons unclear, prostate gland in some individuals can develop cancerous growths. Prostate cancers can be small and benign and not present with any symptoms, especially in the initial stages. As the cancer grows bigger and if it spreads to other body parts, prostate cancer [...]

Pathophysiology of Prostate Cancer

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon pathophysiology of prostate cancer as follows: Prostate is a gland in males that surrounds the urethra and located between the urinary bladder and penis. Prostate gland secretes prostatic fluid, which nourishes sperm cells produced by the testicles. By nourishing the sperm cells and maintaining them viable, prostate gland helps with male fertility. For reasons unclear, prostate gland in some individuals can develop cancerous growths. Cancerous growths can be of many types. [...]