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The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system. Prostate cancer occurs when cells in the prostate mutate and begin to multiply out of control. The peripheral zone of the prostate usually develops cancer first. These small clumps of cancer cells attach to an otherwise healthy prostate. When and if the cells begin to multiply, they can spread to the surrounding prostate tissue. Eventually a tumor may invade nearby organs, such as the seminal vesicles, bladder or rectum. Or tumor cells may travel into the lymphatic system and the bloodstream. Often those with prostate cancer have no symptoms. Others experience similar symptoms to those found with BPH, including trouble with sexual function.

When looking for a cure for prostate cancer, scientists have focused on “androgen receptors.” Androgens are hormones (such as testosterone) that are important for normal male sexual development before birth and during puberty. Androgen receptors allow the body to respond appropriately to these hormones. Typical prostate cancer treatments involve drugs that slow production of androgen. But, according to researchers, this type of treatment generally becomes less effective over time, as cancer cell resistance strengthens and multiplies.

The Warmer the Better for Prostate Health
The prostate gland is a relatively small organ, particular to men. A healthy prostate is about the size of a walnut. It rests just below the bladder and surrounds the urethra. Your prostate can cause problems for you, especially later in life. The gland will naturally enlarge as you age. It can also become inflamed, causing a host of uncomfortable symptoms.
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Understanding Your PSA Test
A PSA test can help to diagnose prostate cancer before it spreads too far. There has been much debate of late whether PSA screening saves men’s lives or merely leads to the over-diagnosis of very slow-growing cancers causing worry and unnecessary treatments.
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Can Selenium Lower Prostate Cancer Risk?

Keeping the prostate healthy is of utmost importance for men. Most men will experience prostate problems at some point in their lives. By age 60, 50% of men will have some signs of prostate enlargement. By age 85 that figure jumps to 90%.
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How to Avoid Prostate Cancer Drugs

Prostate cancer is one of those rare conditions where the best course of action is often what doctors call “watchful waiting.” Because the disease tends to spread slowly, options like surgery are usually avoided. Many find themselves reaching instead for drugs. Drugs are normally less risky and less potentially harmful than opting to go under the knife.
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