Prostate Cancer

Overview

Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor arising from the prostate. Most prostate cancers grow slowly, though some grow relatively quickly, and cancer cells can spread to the bones and lymph nodes. Early prostate cancer may be asymptomatic, while advanced disease can cause difficulty urinating, blood in the urine, back pain, and pelvic pain.

Symptoms

• Difficulty urinating
• Frequent urination
• Blood in the urine
• Thinning urine stream
• Bone pain

Treatment

Comprehensive treatment is undertaken after evaluation by a specialist, including surgery, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy.

Dietary advice

Maintain balanced nutrition, control fat intake, eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and ensure adequate high-quality protein.