Cancer of the Prostate
Author: Post Date: June 10 2011Cancer of the prostate is the second most common cause of male deaths from cancer in the United States, fewer than from lung cancer and more than from colon cancer. A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) increase in the circulatory system of men who have prostatic cancer. A blood sample can be taken , and an assay performed for the antigen. If the concentration of the antigen in the blood has increased, an examination for prostatic cancer is highly recommended. A test result indicating an elevated concentration of the antigen does not confirm the presence of cancer, other tests are necessary.
In some cases test result can show an increase in the antigen when no cancer is apparent. Because of the prevalence of prostatic cancer should be done. There is controversy concerning the treatment for prostatic cancer. Cancer of the prostate in relatively young men and large tumors in all men generally require treatment. Treatment for prostatic cancer includes radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery. The surgery often results in incontinence and generally results in the inability yo sustain an erection, although new, more successful techniques have been developed.