Spotlight on Prostate Cancer

Question 1

Where and what is the prostate gland?

Answer 1

Walnut shaped organ

Anterior to the rectum and inferior to the bladder

Question 2

What are the three leading causes of cancer death in men?

Answer 2

Lung, prostate, colorectal

Question 3

What age and race are associated with a higher incidence of prostate cancer?

Answer 3

Age- 65 and older
Race- African American men have a higher incidence of prostate cancer and are diagnosed at more advanced stages

Question 4

What is the most common pathology of prostate cancer?

Answer 4

Adenocarcinoma

Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of prostate cancer, accounting for nearly all cases. There are two types of adenocarcinoma: acinar and ductal. Acinar adenocarcinoma is the most common type, affecting 90–95% of prostate cancers. It develops in the gland cells that line the prostate gland, while ductal adenocarcinoma starts in the cells that line the prostate gland’s tubes. Gland cells make prostate fluid.

Question 5

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

Answer 5

Usually, asymptomatic

• Weakened urine stream
• Hematuria (blood in the urine)
• Impotence/ Erectile dysfunction