The Management & Treatment Of Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin malignancy in men and is responsible for more deaths than by any other cancer, except for by lung cancer.
What is Prostate Cancer?
Abnormal cell growths are called tumors. Prostate cancer typically is comprised of multiple, very small, primary tumors within the prostate. The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system that produces the majority of fluid that makes up the semen, the thick fluid that carries sperm. The walnut-sized gland is located beneath a man's bladder and surrounds the upper part of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder. The prostate is a common site for cancer to develop in men, particularly after the age of 50.
Possible signs of Prostate Disease
Prostate Cancer often has no symptoms until it becomes advanced, by which time the opportunity for cure can have been missed. It can be tested for by a blood test called PSA (prostate specific antigen), but owing to the test's variable accuracy, the result must be interpreted with great care, preferably by a qualified Prostate Specialist. Other symptoms of prostate disease that should be investigated by a Prostate Specialist include :
Trouble urinating and Weak or interrupted flow of urine.
Frequent urination (especially at night).
Pain or burning during urination.
Blood in the urine or semen.
A pain in the back, hips, or pelvis that doesn't go away.
Painful ejaculation.

What are some of the treatment options for prostate cancer?
The treatment options for prostate cancer depend in part on whether the tumor has spread. For tumors that are still inside the prostate, radiation therapy (using x-rays that kill the cancer cells) or surgery called radical prostatectomy, performed in various reputable London Prostate cancer treatment centers and urology clinics in London, are common treatment options.
What is Prostate Drainage?
Prostate drainage is the common term for prostate detoxification. The prostate has an affinity for holding fatty deposits that accumulate from the consumption of fatty foods. The accumulation, over years and even decades of a fat-rich diet, leads to blockages of the acini in the prostate. These blockages can trap and hold bacteria in the prostate.
Prostate Cancer Prevention Strategies
The ultimate goal of prostate cancer prevention strategies is to prevent men from developing the prostate disease. London has many physicians who specialise in the management of prostate cancer. In spite of significant progress in research over the past 16 years, this goal has not yet been achieved. Studies do suggest however that dietary and pharmacological measures may reduce some of the risks associated with prostate cancer. Both genetic and environmental risk factors for prostate cancer have also been identified, but the evidence is not yet strong enough to be helpful to predict developing prostate cancer. Screening for prostate cancer initially involves a blood test for PSA, and depending on the result further tests may be required. Screening is probably of greatest benefit to men between 50 and 70 years of age, or from 40 years for men who are Afro-Caribean or have a family history. However, it is important to first understand the particular benefits and harm that may arise from testing and very early treatment of prostate cancer. Screening can be done through a Prostate Specialist London.

Mark Feneley has a general urological practice as well as a specialist practice in Urological Cancer. Mark consults for patients requiring urological advice, investigation and treatment of urological symptoms and second opinions. He performs most routine urological operations and has particular experience in endoscopic urological surgery. Please visit http://www.markfeneley.com/ for more details and information.