Disease And Conditions Prostate Cancer Causes - 1727 Words

The prostate is a miniature gland that encloses the urethra under the bladder. This organ consists of a combination of tubular and alveolar glands found within smooth muscle and dense connective tissue. During sexual activity, more specifically, ejaculation, the prostate contracts and releases a fluid that plays a crucial role in activating males’ sperm, producing semen. The prostate is also important because it houses citrate, a source of nutrients for one’s body, enzymes, and cells that produce protein. Main Text Pathophysiology and Molecular Events Individuals who are diagnosed with prostate cancer are usually older men who inherit the disease genetically or have an unhealthy diet. Prostate cancer can spread in multiple ways and†¦show more content†¦The last potential method is through the blood, which takes advantage of blood vessels to spread cancer cells and allows it to invade other parts of the body. Because there are multiple ways in which cancer can spread, prostate cancer is also divided into multiple stages. In the first stage, cancer cells are discovered in one part of the prostate only. In the second stage, cancer cells have spread throughout the entire organ, but has not made its way out and onto others. In the third stage, cancer cells have made its way onto the exterior of the prostate organ. There is also a possibility that it is making its way towards the seminal vesicles. In the fourth and final stage, the cells have moved past the seminal vesicles and are starting to invade and attach to other organs, slowly spreading throughout the entire body. Patients will start to experience signs and symptoms, prior to being diagnosed with prostate cancer, that will mostly cause discomfort when urinating or pain in the abdominal and lower back region. However, it is crucial that they are diagnosed with this disease by a professional because the symptoms of prostate cancer are ex tremely similar to those of other diseases related to the prostate. It is important that they are not diagnosed with the wrong disease as this would cause more harm and danger to the patient. Population Affected Prostate cancer is a common illness among men in the United States and around the world. Authors Elaine N. Marieb and Katja