Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a growth of cancer cells in the prostate gland. It is common in older men, often slow-growing, and frequently found early through PSA testing.
Causes & risk factors
- Increasing age
- Family history of prostate cancer
- Genetic factors
- Diet and lifestyle may play a role
Common symptoms
Tests & diagnosis
Treatment & management
- Active surveillance for low-risk, slow-growing cancer
- Surgery to remove the prostate
- Radiotherapy
- Hormone therapy for advanced disease
- Treatment chosen by cancer stage, age and health
When to see a doctor urgently
- New urinary difficulty in an older man
- Blood in urine or semen
- Unexplained bone or back pain with weight loss
- A raised PSA on testing
Not a diagnosis. MedDroid gives general educational information about prostate cancer. It cannot examine you, diagnose or prescribe — always confirm with a qualified doctor.
Frequently asked questions
Is prostate cancer always life-threatening?
Many prostate cancers are slow-growing and may only need monitoring. Others are more aggressive and need treatment. Staging guides the plan.
What does a high PSA mean?
A raised PSA can be due to cancer, but also BPH, infection or recent activity. It is a prompt for further assessment, not a diagnosis by itself.
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MedDroid is an AI medical assistant and can make mistakes. It provides general health information, not a diagnosis or medical advice — always consult a qualified clinician. In an emergency, contact your local emergency number immediately.