Prostate Cancer Treatment in Delhi & Gurgaon
Understanding Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Prostate Cancer
Illustration showing prostate anatomy and cancer development
What is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is a common cancer in men, involving the uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate gland, a small gland below the bladder that produces seminal fluid.
It often grows slowly and may cause few or no early symptoms, but can present as urinary issues (frequent urination, weak flow, night waking) or blood in urine/semen. Diagnosis involves PSA blood tests, physical exams (DRE), and biopsies, with treatment options depending on the cancer's stage and grade, aiming to stop spread or cure early-stage disease.
Types of prostate cancer
If you're diagnosed with prostate cancer, it's most likely an adenocarcinoma. Adenocarcinomas start in the cells of glands that secrete fluid, like your prostate. Rarely, prostate cancer forms from other types of cells.
Less common types of prostate cancers include:
- Small cell carcinomas
- Transitional cell carcinomas
- Neuroendocrine tumors
- Sarcomas
Symptoms of prostate cancer
Early-stage prostate cancer rarely causes symptoms. But as prostate cancer progresses, you may start to notice changes. Contact your healthcare provider if you have any of these symptoms of prostate cancer:
Urinary Symptoms
- Frequent, urgent need to pee (especially at night)
- Weak urine flow or flow that starts/stops
- Pain or burning when peeing (dysuria)
- Loss of bladder control (incontinence)
Other Symptoms
- Loss of bowel control (fecal incontinence)
- Painful ejaculation and erectile dysfunction
- Blood in semen or urine
- Pain in low back, hip or chest
Risk Factors
Diagnosis & Staging
PSA Test
Blood test for elevated protein levels
Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)
Doctor feels prostate for abnormalities
Biopsy
Confirms cancer and determines Gleason score
Staging
Determines if cancer is localized or has spread (metastasized) to lymph nodes, bones, or other organs, impacting treatment decisions.
Key Takeaways
Detection & Symptoms
- • Often asymptomatic in early stages
- • Most common cancer in men
- • Urinary symptoms common as progresses
- • Regular screening recommended after 50
Diagnosis & Risk Factors
- • PSA test and DRE primary screening
- • Biopsy confirms diagnosis
- • Age is biggest risk factor
- • Black men at higher risk