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WHAT ON EARTH IS PROSTATE CANCER?

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WHAT ON EARTH IS THE PROSTATE?

• Walnut shape • Located just

below bladder• Produces liquid

that nourishes and protects sperm

WHAT ON EARTH IS PROSTATE CANCER?

• Normally, the cells of the prostate divide in a regulated manner; in the case of prostate cancer, cells have lost normal control of growth and division and a mass of tissue, called a tumour, is formed

• Tumors can be cancerous (malignant), or non-cancerous (benign); however, these tumors may spread to the rest of your body

• The cancer cells can damage the tissue around them and can enter the bloodstream , causing the disease to spread to other parts of the body, as well as spread beyond the prostate gland to the bones

Difficulty to urinateSwelling by the urethraUrinating often/urgent need to urinateDifficulty in stopping and starting urine flowWeak, decreased and interrupted urine streamBlood in the urine and semenThe feeling of the bladder not being completely emptyPain when urinatingPain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighsIf cells from a tumour break off and move into the bloodstream, they can settle in distant parts of the body and start dividing to form new tumours (metastasis, forming metastases). This can cause pain in distant parts of the body

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A number tests can be run to diagnose prostate cancer:

Digital rectal exam (DRE)

A gloved, lubricated finger is inserted into the rectum to feel for any bumps or hard areas on the prostate that might be cancerous. This can be detected by indicators such as swelling or hardening of the prostate, or lumps on the surface that may indicate tumours. An issue with this test is that its accuracy depends on just what the doctor can detect with their hand.

Biopsy

A small tissue sample is taken with a spring loaded needle. A small probe containing an ultrasound generator and sampling needles (known as Trans Rectal Ultra Sound or TRUS) is inserted in the anus by the urologist. Ultrasound generates an image of the prostate on a computer screen and guides the doctor to insert the sampling needles into selected areas of the prostate. Biopsy samples will be analysed by a pathologist to determine the stage and grade of the cancer

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Trans-Rectal Ultrasound Scan (TRUS)

Sound waves are used to build up a picture of part of the inside of the body. To scan the prostate gland, a small probe is passed into the back passage and an image of the prostate appears on a screen, which is used to measure the size and density of the prostate.

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Blood Test

If the PSA is less than 10, the cancer is commonly confined to the prostate. If the PSA is above 30, it is very likely the cancer has spread beyond the prostate and is therefore less likely to be curable.

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• Greater awareness and understanding is generated; “Education is the best prevention”

• Men will take action to remain well through going to regular check ups and annual screenings

• Fund-raisers can fund innovative research that builds powerful, collaborative teams

• •  Improved clinical tests and treatments for prostate and testicular cancer are thus developed

•  We improve physical and mental health outcomes for men

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