Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is a malignant cell growth (mass or tumor) within the prostate.  Prostate cancer is extremely common, striking one in every six men. Growth is encouraged by testosterone.  As with all cancers, early detection yields the best chance for cure.  Diagnosis is best made before symptoms are present.

Symptoms are non-existent in the earliest stage.

Symptoms that are recognizable or pronounced as the disease progresses:

  • Blood in urine or semen
  • Enlarged nodes in the groin
  • Frequent urination/nighttime urination
  • Inability to urinate/weak flow
  • Painful urination - burning
  • Painful ejaculation
  • Stiffness in the back, hips or upper thighs
  • Pain in bones, especially back, hips, ribs or upper thighs

Diagnosis is accomplished by:

Surgical treatment modalities:

  • Robotic radical prostatectomy
  • Open radical prostatectomy