What is Prostate Cancer
The prostate consists of a small gland which in men, is located under the bladder. It has a doughnut shape and fits around the urethra, a tube that transports urine from the bladder. The prostate produces fluid which mixes with sperm during male ejaculation.
The most common type of cancer in men throughout most western countries is prostate cancer. Most tumours are slow growing and often do not require treatment. However, some grow rapidly and can spread to the bones causing considerable pain. There are approximately 30,000 new cases per year within the UK, 215,000 in the USA, 12,000 in Australia and 20,000 in Canada.
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