The Causes and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a cancer that afflicts the prostate which is a part of the male reproductive organ. Its primary purpose is to store seminal fluid. The prostate is small in size, about three centimeters. There are many suspected causes of cancer of the prostrates. The truth is that they have not been established and hence remain "suspect." It is assumed that many types of foods cause of this cancer. A major culprit is food rich in selenium. Also a diet that is rich in fat from animals is a high risk factor. It has been reported that men who take folic acid supplements are three times as likely to develop prostate cancer. Hereditary is another risk factor. If ones father had this cancer, that increases the risk of one developing it. A person is twice as likely to develop this cancer if the father or brother had the disease. It is believed that as much as 40% of prostate cancers cases are hereditary. It is also more prevalent in some racial groups with blacks as a high risk group. Age is another determining factor in developing prostate cancer. This cancer only afflicts men above 45years of age and the risk factor increases greatly with age. Those around the ages of 70 are at the highest risk. The symptoms of this cancer include painful urination, presence of blood in the urine, increased urination at night and frequent urination also during the day. These symptoms are only visible at the later stages as there are no symptoms of prostate cancer at the early stage. The destabilization of the urination system is the most prominent symptom of this cancer. If you observe any of the above symptoms of prostate cancer especially with urination and you are above 45years of age, it is advisable you seek either orthodox care. You can also inquire about very powerful herbal treatments that are also effective against cancers. The Choice is yours. Do something.