Disease And Conditions Prostate Cancer Causes - 1620 Words

Introduction The prostate is a small gland that encloses the urethra directly below the bladder. This organ consists of approximately twenty to thirty compound tuvuloalveolar 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 prostate-specific antigens. Main Text Pathophysiology and Molecular Events Individuals who are diagnosed with prostate cancer are usually older men who inherit genetic issues or have a fatty diet. Prostate cancer can spread in†¦show more content†¦Because there are multiple ways in which cancer can spread throughout the body, 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 prostate, but has not made its way out of the organ, and onto others. In the third stage, the cancer cells have made its way onto the exterior of the prostate organ and there is a possibility that it is making its way towards the seminal vesicles; and in the fourth stage, the cells have moved past the seminal vesicles and are making its way onto other organs, slowly spreading throughout the entire body. Before patients are diagnosed with prostate cancer, they will start by experiencing signs and symptoms that will mostly cause discomfort when urinating or pain in the abdominal or lower back region. However, they must be diagnosed with prostate cancer by a professional because the symptoms of prostate cancer are also extremely similar to the ones of other diseases related to the prostate. It is crucial that they are not diagnosed with the wrong disease as this would cause even more harm among the patients. Population Affected Prostate cancer is a common cancer among men in the United States and around the world. Authors Elaine N. Marieb and Katja Hoehn of the textbook, Human Anatomy and Physiology Tenth Edition, published on