Causes of Prostate Cancer

March 14, 2008 in Health
Tags: Cancer, Prostate, Prostate cancer, prostate cause

There are many questions about the prostate such as what is prostate cancer? Where is it? or what causes prostate cancer? The prostate is a gland in men’s body which found in front of the rectum, behind the pubic bone, lies just below the bladder. The task of prostate gland is to produce fluid which forms part of semen and helps to nourish sperm. It is about the size of a walnut and weighs about 20 grams.

The cause of prostate cancer is not known but characteristics of men who tend to develop prostate problems include difficult urination, urgent urination, increased urination at night. However it is important to realise that all men are at risk of prostate cancer although they have no history of cancer in their family can develop prostate cancer.

Summary of prostate cancer causes as follows Age (men get older), Male hormones(castrated men), Ethnic group(African-Americans), Genetic(families) and Diet. If member in your family has had prostate cancer so you should see doctor for an examination and have regular checkups and remain prostate healthy.