Which of these organs are affected by prostate cancer?
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Prostate cancer, one of the most common causes of cancer among men, affects the prostate glands. This gland produces certain fluids in the semen and plays a role in controlling urine in men. It is a part of the male reproductive system, and thankfully, the canter is treatable when diagnosed in its early stages. When the symptoms of prostate cancer appear, it causes problems with urination. Regular screening of prostate cancer is the best way of determining whether you have this disorder.
Which of these are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
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There are generally no symptoms of prostate cancer in its early stages. When symptoms start appearing, they usually include frequent urges to urinate, difficulty in maintaining an erection, presence of blood in the urine and painful urination. When prostate cancer is in its advanced stages, it leads to pain in the bone of spine, pelvis, ribs, and the femur. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should consult with an expert without further delay.
Urinary dysfunction is an invariable outcome of prostate cancer.
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The term urinary dysfunction can mean incontinence ranging from some leakage to complete loss of bladder control along with irritative voiding symptoms. It may also cause an increase in urinary frequency, rise in urinary urgency along with pain while urinating. This happens due to the obstruction of the bladder caused by an enlarged prostate. Certain types of urinary dysfunction are natural after the initial therapy for prostate cancer. You should understand that some side effects of prostate cancer therapy are not normal and you should be able to detect the ones that need immediate care.
The effects of prostate cancer are not just caused by the ailment, but its treatment as well.
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Prostate cancer leads to enlargement of the prostate glands. It affects urination since the prostate wraps the urethra and this enlargement causes urinary incontinence and at times, fecal incontinence as well. Prostate cancer surgery can cause temporary or permanent side effects which may range from incontinence to lower testosterone levels to hot flashes to impotence. The side effects caused by medications can be reversed once the medicines are stopped.
Prostate cancer does not also cause erectile dysfunction.
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It is not just prostate cancer, but the treatment of it is responsible for causing erectile dysfunction. No matter how precise the dose planning for radiation therapy was or whether the nerves have been spared, most men complain that they suffer from erectile dysfunction to some extent. This happens as the nerves, as well as the blood vessels, controlling the physical aspect of an erection, are very intricate and delicate and even a slight trauma can cause alterations to that natural order. You will be able to return to your normal functionality by following the instructions of your doctor.
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