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Overview
Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the prostate gland of men, often slow-growing but potentially aggressive.
Symptoms
Difficulty urinating or weak urine flow Blood in urine or semen Frequent urination, especially at night Pain in hips, back, or pelvis
Causes
Genetic predisposition Age (risk increases after 50) High-fat diet and lifestyle factors
Diagnosis
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test Digital rectal examination (DRE) Biopsy and imaging for staging
Treatment
Surgery (prostatectomy) Radiation therapy Hormone therapy or chemotherapy