Prostata - Understanding the Male Reproductive Gland

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Where does prostate cancer start?

Prostate cancer starts in the cells of the prostate. The prostate is a small gland that is just below the bladder and in front of the rectum (back passage). Prostate cancer is a common cancer. In the UK about 48,600 men are diagnosed with it each year. Prostate cancer is more common over the age of 65.

How does prostate cancer develop?

Prostate cancer can develop when cells in the prostate start to grow in an uncontrolled way. Some prostate cancer grows too slowly to cause any problems or affect how long you live. Because of this, many men with prostate cancer will never need any treatment. But some prostate cancer grows quickly and is more likely to spread.

Do prostate cancer symptoms always mean you have prostate cancer?

These symptoms do not always mean you have prostate cancer. Many men's prostates get larger as they get older because of a non-cancerous condition called benign prostate enlargement. Signs that the cancer may have spread include bone and back pain, a loss of appetite, pain in the testicles and unintentional weight loss.

Where is the prostate located?

The prostate is a small gland in the pelvis and is part of the male reproductive system. About the size of a walnut, it's located between the penis and the bladder, and surrounds the urethra. The main function of the prostate is to produce a thick white fluid that creates semen when mixed with the sperm produced by the testicles.

What Is Prostata

1. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-problems/
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostate
3. https://www.webmd.com/men/prostate-enlargement-bph/what-is-the-prostate
4. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319859
5. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23965-prostate

Prostata Information

1. https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support