Causes of prostate tumor how to identify

A Prostate tumor is often diagnosed in men after 40 years of age. As a rule, by accident, during routine diagnostics.

At the initial stage, the tumor practically does not manifest itself in any way. Clinical symptoms are minor. They become noticeable only with the onset of metastasis of oncological nodules. This presents some difficulties in treatment. It is important for men to know how cancer can manifest at an early stage in order to react in time and take measures to cure it.

HELP! A prostate tumor is nothing more than a consequence of chronic prostatitis. This is an insidious ailment that many of the stronger sex suffer from. If minor, episodic signs appear, you need to undergo a full examination, the consequences are severe

Why is it formed?

The risk of developing a malignant tumor of the prostate is high in men if close relatives have suffered from the disease: father, brother. Progressive testosterone can be provoked when the development of adenoma is observed, followed by degeneration into oncology against the background of active cell division in the prostate gland. The process of urination is clearly disrupted.

Prostate tumor provoking factors:

• non-observance of personal hygiene rules;
• abuse of fatty foods with a high percentage of cholesterol;
• racial affiliation, because Asians, Negroes with a high tendency to neoplasms of malignant origin are more likely to suffer from oncology.

Europeans occupy a middle position, but most often prostate cancer is diagnosed.

There is no exact answer to the question: why does a prostate tumor form in men? One can only guess that a gene mutation has begun, or the reason was a sedentary lifestyle, improper fast food, hypothermia of the genitals, congestion in the small pelvis, a surge of androgens in the blood, diseases of the endocrine glands.

Features of tumors

Prostate tumor ranks third after stomach and lung cancer. In shape it develops as: alveolar, squamous cell, sclerotic, tubular, polymorphic cell, adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma.

The tumor leads to damage to the peripheral parts of the prostate. Often, the problem is exacerbated by the effect of carcinogenic toxic substances on this organ. This is a common occurrence among smokers who abuse alcohol, working in hazardous industries with welding, burning rubber, harmful gases, carcinogenic cadmium salts.

It is against the background of hormonal imbalance in men after 50 years that a benign prostate adenoma is revealed with subsequent degeneration into a cancerous tumor. At first it has a benign course. If treatment is carried out in a timely manner, it is quite possible to avoid stagnation, the formation of stroma and tumors on the nodes of the prostate.

It's all about anatomy. Simplicity is located near the urinary system. As the neoplasm grows in this small area, compression of the urethra is observed, difficulty in the outflow of urine.

Most often, a tumor forms in the central part of the prostate with growth possible towards the rectum, the area of the bladder. If hyperplasia is detected, then the course of oncology is benign. Timely treatment guarantees a completely favorable outcome.

How to recognize?

The main signs of a neoplasm in prostate cancer, when the development of a malignant neoplasm can be suspected:

• pain, cramps when urinating;
• delay in passing urine;
• sluggishness of the jet;
• nocturia;
• urination at night;
• frequent toilet use;
• falsity of urges;
• feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder;
• urinary incontinence;
• dripping;
• the appearance of hematuria, blood particles in the urine during the period of decompensation of the disease.

At a later stage, the clinical symptoms of a prostate tumor become apparent:

• colic, burning when urinating;
• incomplete emptying of the bladder;
• sluggishness of the jet;
• worsening erection;
• soreness during intercourse;
• decrease in the quantity, quality of the seed.

The main symptom is paroxysmal, aching, acute pain with recoil to various organs: the brain, pelvic bones, kidneys, liver. With the appearance of metastases, the tumor, the pain begins to take on a diffuse character throughout the body.

As the tumor body grows, it is observed:

• compression of the urinary tract, which inevitably negatively affects the amount of urinary frequency;
• delay in passing urine;
• stone formation, colic, discomfort;
• soreness in the back with a return to the lumbar spine, when it can be confused with inflammation, dystrophy in the spine.

If you constantly empty the bladder not in full, then the residual urine will eventually lead to stagnation, the development of an inflammatory process, stone formation in the urethra, pathological narrowing of the lumen. Men constantly feel the urge to use the toilet, but cannot achieve complete relief after passing urine. If an infection joins the cancer, the development of the inflammatory process, concomitant diseases: pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis, which negatively affects the kidneys.

This is how the whole organism begins to suffer, the symptoms become more obvious during the formation of metastases, when it is additionally observed:

• anemia;
• depletion of the body;
• dramatic weight loss;
• hair loss;
• tarnishing of the integument of the skin.

Note! A malignant prostate tumor grows more slowly. At first it is microscopic in size until it increases. A significant amount of time can pass, up to 10 years. It is extremely important for men to consult a doctor at the first unpleasant manifestations, not to let the situation take its course

Diagnostic measures

If there is a suspicion of a prostate tumor, patients refer to a urologist, an oncologist, anamnesis will be collected first, and the way of life will be studied.

Main purposes:

• general analysis of blood, urine;
• biochemical analysis;
• prostatic antigen concentration test;
• hardware techniques: ultrasound, uroflowmetry, MRI, biopsy, excretory urography.

Additionally, rectal examination is possible.

The urologist is engaged in the treatment. It is important to identify the size of the tumor, the nature of the course of oncology. The main diagnostic method is a blood test for a dog (prostate-specific antigen). As a marker, an increased percentage in the blood of which indicates malignant processes in the body.

How to treat?

In case of a benign tumor, treatment is conservative (surgery), medication.

Main purposes:

• alpha-blockers (Terazosin, Doxazosin);
• hormones;
• antiandrogens for urinary retention;
• emergency catheterization for obstructed urine flow.

When detecting a prostate tumor at an early stage of 1-2 cancer, ablation, prostatectomy is practiced.

If a malignant tumor of the prostate gland is detected in men, then the treatment regimen is standard, step-by-step:

• surgery;
• radiation therapy;
• chemotherapy.

In order to preserve the genitourinary system, younger men are often prescribed a gentle method - radical prostatectomy to remove the neoplasm, although there may be complications. The most rational method in the treatment of oncology remains the operation and chemotherapy, carried out after the intervention of surgeons in order to consolidate the results obtained. Radiation therapy is in demand, but it is effective at an early stage of the appearance of growths of abnormal tissue in the prostate.

In order to restore testosterone levels, eliminate the stimulation of neoplasm growth, in some cases, hormone therapy is prescribed with the following:

• castration with medication;
• androgen blockade in case of a tumor in the prostate against the background of hormonal failure.

Basically, a tumor, oncology of the prostate gland is treated with standard approaches. For older men, the tumor is surgically removed together with the seminal vesicles. But it is important to resume the urination process. According to medical indications, laparoscopy is prescribed, cryoablation in lightweight surgical techniques in order to destroy the residual phenomena of cancer cells, to enhance the therapeutic effect.

Postoperative period

If the lymphatic system is not damaged after the operation, then the doctors guarantee a positive prognosis. If a tumor in the prostate with metastases is detected, even an operation does not guarantee a positive cure. In the postoperative period, chemotherapy is prescribed.

Of course, is it worth talking about a carefree life for men who have survived prostate cancer. For many, the recovery phase after surgery is long and painful.

The stage of the disease, the age of men, lifestyle, other chronic pathologies in the body, the process of metastasis can play an important role after tumor removal and affect the quality of life. If metastases began to progress, spread to regional lymph nodes, then the prognosis is unfavorable. Treatment is important to focus on minimizing unpleasant symptoms, improving the quality of life of patients.

Treatment by oncologists takes place on a purely individual basis. Prostate tumor is a disease of older men.It happens that doctors resort to the tactics of waiting, without taking therapeutic measures, until the tumor begins to progress and metastasize. Therapy is prescribed only as the neoplasm grows in size.

Prevention

It is always appropriate to talk about preventive measures, because men need to take care of their health from a young age:

• do not neglect personal hygiene products;
• normalize nutrition;
• dose physical activity;
• streamline your sex life, thereby prolong your youth;
• to be sensitive to any negative manifestations in the form of unpleasant symptoms (nocturnal enuresis, urinary incontinence, burning sensation and cramps during urination).

All signs in the background of congestion in the prostate. Men need to move more, give up bad habits: alcohol and smoking.