What is the Prostate?

• The prostate is part of the male reproductive system.
• Its major function is to secrete a fluid to nourish semen during intercourse.
• The prostate is about the size of a walnut, but it can grow with age.
• It is located below the bladder, in front of the rectum surrounding the urethra (the canal for the discharge of urine that extends from the urinary bladder to the outside).

What is Prostate Cancer?

Prostate Cancer occurs when cancerous cells have formed in the tissue of the prostate. This type of cancer tends to grow at a slow rate.

Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

It’s common for Prostate Cancer to remain symptomless for years, and many men with early cases of Prostate Cancer experience no symptoms at all. Symptoms indicating possible prostate conditions should be examined by your healthcare professional as they could be early signs for Prostate cancer or other serious conditions.

• Impotence
• Frequent Urination, especially at night
• Slow, weak or interrupted urinary flow
• Pain or burning during urination
• Blood in the Urine or Semen
• Painful Ejaculation
• Difficulty Having an Erection
• Loss of Appetite and Weight
• Lower back or thigh pain

Prostate Cancer Statistics

In the U.S., 16 percent or 1 man in 6 will develop prostate cancer during his lifetime. 

• Every 2.6 minutes, a new case of prostate cancer is diagnosed. 
• Annual prostate cancer deaths are estimated at 29,900 or 1 man in 30. 
• Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among U.S. men (second to lung cancer). 
• Prostate cancer is slow-growing in the majority of men who have it, and most men who have the disease will die with prostate cancer rather than from prostate cancer. In other words, most will die from other causes.