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Background
What is cancer of the prostate?
Cancer of the prostate, a common form of cancer, is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the prostate. The prostate is one of the male sex glands and is located just below the bladder (the organ that collects and empties urine) and in front of the rectum (the lower part of the intestine). The prostate is...
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A Prostate Check-up
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men today, affecting an estimated one in six American men. In an effort to educate men about this important disease, September has been designated Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
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The Dangers of Bone Complications in Men With Prostate Cancer
When prostate cancer spreads, or metastasizes, its destination site is nearly always bone. The majority of men with prostate cancer that spreads outside of the prostate eventually experience bone metastases, and though cancer in the bone introduces the risk of fracture, spinal compression and pain, it often goes unnoticed until malignancy is fairly well established.
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