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Symptoms of prostate cancer

Symptoms of prostate cancer do not usually appear until the prostate is large enough to affect the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the penis (urethra).

When this happens, you may notice things like:

  • an increased need to pee
  • straining while you pee
  • a feeling that your bladder has not fully emptied

These symptoms should not be ignored, but they do not mean you have prostate cancer.

It's more likely they're caused by something else, such as prostate enlargement.

Causes of prostate cancer

The causes of prostate cancer are largely unknown. But certain things can increase your risk of developing the condition.

The chances of developing prostate cancer increase as you get older. Most cases develop in men aged 50 or older.

For reasons not yet understood, prostate cancer is more common in black men and less common in Asian men.

Men whose father or brother were affected by prostate cancer are at slightly increased risk themselves.

Recent research also suggests that obesity increases the risk of prostate cancer.

Treating prostate cancer

If you do have prostate cancer, you may not need treatment.

If the cancer is at an early stage and not causing symptoms, your doctor may suggest either "watchful waiting" or "active surveillance".

The best option depends on your age and overall health. Both options involve carefully monitoring your condition.

Some cases of prostate cancer can be cured if treated in the early stages.

Treatments include:

  • surgically removing the prostate
  • radiotherapy – either on its own or alongside hormone therapy

Some cases are only diagnosed at a later stage, when the cancer has spread.

If the cancer spreads to other parts of the body and cannot be cured, treatment is focused on prolonging life and relieving symptoms.

All treatment options carry the risk of significant side effects, including erectile dysfunction and urinary symptoms, such as needing to use the toilet more urgently or more often.

For this reason, you may choose to delay treatment until there's a risk the cancer might spread.

Newer treatments, such as high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and cryotherapy, aim to reduce these side effects.

Some hospitals may offer them as an alternative to surgery, radiotherapy or hormone therapy.

But the long-term effectiveness of these treatments is not known yet.

There may be no symptoms of prostate cancer at first. Later symptoms include needing to pee more than usual or finding it hard to empty your bladder.

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You can watch all 21 of the PRIDE and Prostate Cancer presentations, here, for free.

You can watch all 21 of the PRIDE and Prostate Cancer presentations, here, for free. https://healthunlocked.com/prostate-cancer-gay-men/posts/148175140/all-21-of-the-pride-and-prostate-cancer-presentations-free-to-watch
You can watch all 21 of the PRIDE and Prostate Cancer presentations, here, for free. https://healthunlocked.com/prostate-cancer-gay-men/posts/148175140/all-21-of-the-pride-and-prostate-cancer-presentations-free-to-watch
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Darryl
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Asbestosis and prostate cancer

Does anyone have any medical evidence that prostate cancer can be caused by a person having asbestosis. I am 60% disabled from the military for service-connected asbestosis. They will not cover my prostate cancer as being service-connected.
Does anyone have any medical evidence that prostate cancer can be caused by a person having asbestosis. I am 60% disabled from the military for service-connected asbestosis. They will not cover my prostate cancer as being service-connected.
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Dannyboy48
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Article: ADT May Increase Risk of Death From Cardiovascular Disease in Prostate Cancer

https://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/home/cancer-topics/prostate-cancer/prostate-cancer-androgen-deprivation-therapy-cardiovascular-disease-death-risk/?
https://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/home/cancer-topics/prostate-cancer/prostate-cancer-androgen-deprivation-therapy-cardiovascular-disease-death-risk/?
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rsgdmd
in Advanced Prostate Cancer
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Does anyone have multivitamin/progression data?

https://www.urotoday.com/recent-abstracts/urologic-oncology/prostate-cancer/137021-regular-long-duration-multivitamin-use-and-risk-of-overall-and-aggressive-prostate-cancer-in-the-health-professionals-follow-up-study.html
https://www.urotoday.com/recent-abstracts/urologic-oncology/prostate-cancer/137021-regular-long-duration-multivitamin-use-and-risk-of-overall-and-aggressive-prostate-cancer-in-the-health-professionals-follow-up-study.html
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Hidden
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Effects of Metformin and Statins on MCRPC

This trial appears to support the use of Metformin and Statin for men with MCRPC. http://www.urotoday.com/recent-abstracts/urologic-oncology/prostate-cancer/137274-effects-of-metformin-and-statins-on-outcomes-in-men-with-castration-resistant-metastatic-prostate-cancer-secondary-analysis-of-cou-aa-301
This trial appears to support the use of Metformin and Statin for men with MCRPC. http://www.urotoday.com/recent-abstracts/urologic-oncology/prostate-cancer/137274-effects-of-metformin-and-statins-on-outcomes-in-men-with-castration-resistant-metastatic-prostate-cancer-secondary-analysis-of-cou-aa-301
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EdBar
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

More support for Apigenin

Apigenin impedes cell cycle progression at G2 phase in prostate cancer cells In conclusion, this study further dissected the action of apigenin on the cell cycle progression in prostate cancer cells and showed that apigenin causes cell cycle arrest in G2 phase by repression of transcriptional activity
Apigenin impedes cell cycle progression at G2 phase in prostate cancer cells In conclusion, this study further dissected the action of apigenin on the cell cycle progression in prostate cancer cells and showed that apigenin causes cell cycle arrest in G2 phase by repression of transcriptional activity
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cigafred
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

2-weekly versus 3-weekly docetaxel for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

https://www.urotoday.com/recent-abstracts/urologic-oncology/prostate-cancer/138493-2-weekly-versus-3-weekly-docetaxel-for-metastatic-castration-resistant-prostate-cancer-complete-quality-of-life-results-from-the-randomised-phase-iii-prosty-trial.html
https://www.urotoday.com/recent-abstracts/urologic-oncology/prostate-cancer/138493-2-weekly-versus-3-weekly-docetaxel-for-metastatic-castration-resistant-prostate-cancer-complete-quality-of-life-results-from-the-randomised-phase-iii-prosty-trial.html
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smurtaw
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

If anyone is interested

The Prostate Cancer - Medicare Access fund is now Open and accepting new grant applications. https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/
The Prostate Cancer - Medicare Access fund is now Open and accepting new grant applications. https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/
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anonymoose2
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

PRIDE and Prostate Cancer virtual conference

Gay men, Transgender women, and Bisexual men Pride and Prostate Cancer (virtual) Conference. June 22, 23, and 24, 2022.
Gay men, Transgender women, and Bisexual men Pride and Prostate Cancer (virtual) Conference. June 22, 23, and 24, 2022.
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Darryl
Partnerin Advanced Prostate Cancer

Recommendations for treatment center

Can anyone give a recommendation of the best prostate cancer care hospital/oncologist in northern Illinois? Thank you!
Can anyone give a recommendation of the best prostate cancer care hospital/oncologist in northern Illinois? Thank you!
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GSDF
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Choline Increases Risk of Lethal Prostate Cancer (2012)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3441112/ "Men in the highest quintile of choline intake had a 70% increased risk of lethal prostate cancer" "Conclusion: Of the 47,896 men in our study population, choline intake was associated with an increased risk of lethal prostate cancer."
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3441112/ "Men in the highest quintile of choline intake had a 70% increased risk of lethal prostate cancer" "Conclusion: Of the 47,896 men in our study population, choline intake was associated with an increased risk of lethal prostate cancer."
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NecessarilySo
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Magnets made by soil bacteria offer hope for breast and prostate cancer

Hello friends, I came across the following news article on a new promising therapy to treat breast and prostate cancer using magnets made by soil bacteria and viruses that specifically attack cancer cells: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/may/08/magnets-made-by-soil-bacteria-offer-hope-for-breast-and-prostate-cancer
Hello friends, I came across the following news article on a new promising therapy to treat breast and prostate cancer using magnets made by soil bacteria and viruses that specifically attack cancer cells: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/may/08/magnets-made-by-soil-bacteria-offer-hope-for-breast-and-prostate-cancer
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Pcnmyy
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

FDA Approves Darolutamide Plus Docetaxel for Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

https://www.onclive.com/view/fda-and-ema-approval-sought-for-darolutamide-plus-docetaxel-in-metastatic-hormone-sensitive-prostate-cancer More info: https://www.urotoday.com/conference-highlights/asco-gu-2022/asco-gu-2022-prostate-cancer/135403-asco-gu-2022-overall-survival-with-darolutamide-versus-placebo-in-combination-with-androgen-deprivation-therapy-and-docetaxel-for-metastatic-hormone-sensitive-prostate-cancer-in-the-phase
https://www.onclive.com/view/fda-and-ema-approval-sought-for-darolutamide-plus-docetaxel-in-metastatic-hormone-sensitive-prostate-cancer More info: https://www.urotoday.com/conference-highlights/asco-gu-2022/asco-gu-2022-prostate-cancer/135403-asco-gu-2022-overall-survival-with-darolutamide-versus-placebo-in-combination-with-androgen-deprivation-therapy-and-docetaxel-for-metastatic-hormone-sensitive-prostate-cancer-in-the-phase
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tango65
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Hi Guys & Gals, I posted this 2 days ago with zero responses. Scientists in the UK have found 5 very specific bacteria (3 never seen before)

url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Fsociety%2F2022%2Fapr%2F20%2Fdiscovery-of-bacteria-linked-to-prostate-cancer-hailed-as-potential-breakthrough
url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Fsociety%2F2022%2Fapr%2F20%2Fdiscovery-of-bacteria-linked-to-prostate-cancer-hailed-as-potential-breakthrough
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Spyder54
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Therapy sensitivity in prostate cancer halted by protein regulating circadian rhythm

https://scitechdaily.com/prostate-cancer-hijacks-tumor-cells-circadian-rhythm-to-evade-hormone-therapy/amp/ Maybe their on to something new. Or not.
https://scitechdaily.com/prostate-cancer-hijacks-tumor-cells-circadian-rhythm-to-evade-hormone-therapy/amp/ Maybe their on to something new. Or not.
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treedown
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Novel Strategy of Proxalutamide for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer through Coordinated Blockade of Lipogenesis and Androgen Receptor

Novel Strategy of Proxalutamide for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer through Coordinated Blockade of Lipogenesis and Androgen Receptor https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34948018/ Kintor Pharmaceuticals, Ltd
Novel Strategy of Proxalutamide for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer through Coordinated Blockade of Lipogenesis and Androgen Receptor https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34948018/ Kintor Pharmaceuticals, Ltd
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Bigm789
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Urinate Retention

I have prostate cancer and spinal fracture . Any thoughts on this .
I have prostate cancer and spinal fracture . Any thoughts on this .
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Cow1115
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

New prostate cancer discovery ?

https://www.nki.nl/news-events/news/prostate-cancer-hijacks-tumor-cell-biorhythm-to-evade-hormone-therapy/
https://www.nki.nl/news-events/news/prostate-cancer-hijacks-tumor-cell-biorhythm-to-evade-hormone-therapy/
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joeguy
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Is Protein a PCa Risk Factor?

of total, animal, plant, and dairy protein intake with prostate cancer risk.
of total, animal, plant, and dairy protein intake with prostate cancer risk.
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pjoshea13
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

platelets

My MO has told me I've come to the end of the line for prostate cancer treatment would be dangerous with a count of 12. Can this be true?
My MO has told me I've come to the end of the line for prostate cancer treatment would be dangerous with a count of 12. Can this be true?
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rembrothers
in Advanced Prostate Cancer
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