Cancer of the prostate gland is a slow- growing cancer that mainly affects older men. It is often not fatal. The cause is unknown, although it is more common in men with a family history of the disease and in those of Afro-Caribbean or African descent.
Symptoms do not usually develop until the cancer constricts the urethra, causing problems such as frequent urination, weak flow, and a feeling that the bladder has not emptied completely. Treatment depends on the stage of the cancer and the age, health, and wishes of the man.
In some cases, the cancer may only need to be monitored. If treatment is necessary, options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy to limit growth of the cancer.

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