Prostate Cancer 彙整 - HK Cancer Fund

Understanding your cancer diagnosis, treatment plan, prognosis and the associated side effects and implications is important for making informed decisions about your health. The best source of information is usually your doctor, and compiling a list of what you want to know in advance is a useful way to ensure

Treatment

Surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are the most common types of treatment for cancer and may be used alone, or in combination, to treat prostate cancer. Your doctor will plan your treatment by taking into consideration the type and size of the tumour, whether the cancer has spread, your age and

Diagnosis

Diagnosis Your local or family doctor can test for prostate cancer with a blood test and a rectal (back passage) examination. In a rectal examination, the doctor inserts a gloved finger into the rectum to feel the prostate gland to check for anything unusual. The blood test checks your prostate-specific

Causes and Symptoms

The causes Although the causes of prostate cancer are unknown, there are some factors that are believed to increase the likelihood of developing the disease. Knowing the risk factors for prostate cancer can help you determine if and when you want to begin having check-ups. The main risk factors

Overview

The prostate The prostate is a small gland, about the size of a walnut, found only in men. It sits just below the bladder and surrounds part of the urethra, the tube that takes urine from the bladder to the penis to be discharged from the body. The prostate

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