Description: Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. It is the second most common cancer in men after skin cancer. 

Signs and Symptoms: 

• Difficulty urinating (frequent urination,?burning urination,?trouble starting or stopping stream) 
• Blood in the urine 
• Pain in the lower back,?pelvis,?or upper thighs 
• Erectile dysfunction 

Diagnosis: 

• Digital rectal exam (DRE):?Doctor feels the prostate for lumps or abnormalities 
• Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test:?Measures the level of PSA in the blood,?which may be elevated in men with prostate cancer 
• Biopsy:?Removing a small tissue sample for examination under a microscope 

Treatment Options: 

• Surgery:?To remove the prostate gland (radical prostatectomy) or surrounding tissue 
• Radiation therapy:?Uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells 
• Hormone therapy:?Lowers testosterone levels to slow the growth of cancer cells 
• Active surveillance:?Regularly monitoring the cancer for signs of progression