What is PROSTATE CANCER? Doctor explains SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, TREATMENT and more!

In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains key things you need to know about Prostate Cancer including signs and symptoms. We also will cover investigations and what happens when you go to see your doctor.

Prostate cancer is cancer of the prostate gland. Cancer is when abnormal cells start to divide and grow in an uncontrolled way. The cells can grow into surrounding tissues or organs, and may spread to other areas of the body.

According to NHS UK "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."

Where does prostate cancer start?

Most prostate cancers start in the outer gland cells of the prostate and are known as acinar adenocarcinomas. Many of these cancers grow extremely slowly and are not likely to spread. But some can grow more quickly.

IMPORTANT:

Many of these symptoms are very common and can be caused by different conditions. Having them does not definitely mean you have PROSTATE CANCER. But it's important to get them checked by a DOCTOR. This is because if they're caused by cancer, finding it early may mean it's easier to treat.

Content and TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction
00:27 - What is prostate cancer?
01:15 - Potential signs and symptoms of prostate cancer
03:37 - When to see your doctor

Tips on getting the most out of your doctors appointment:

Write down your symptoms including when they started, when they happen and how often you have them.
Write down anything that makes them worse or better.
Tell your doctor if you are worried about cancer.
Tell them if you have any family history of cancer.
Take a friend or relative along for support - they could also ask questions and take notes to help you remember what the doctor says.
Ask the doctor to explain anything you don’t understand.
Ask the doctor to write things down for you if you think it might help.

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Further information on Prostate Cancer from trusted sources:

Information from Cancer Research UK: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/abou...

NHS information: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostat...

Mayo Clinic information: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...

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