For men over 50, the most common prostate problem is prostate enlargement, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (buh-NYN prah-STAT-ihk HEYE-pur-PLAY-zhuh). As the prostate grows, it squeezes the urethra, causing urinary problems. Some of these problems include: A frequent and urgent need to urinate Trouble starting a urine stream, even though you feel you have to [...]
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Where does prostate cancer form?
Prostate cancer forms in the tissues of the prostate. Unlike many other forms of cancer, prostate cancer grows slowly. Most cancer patients have only the early prostate cancer. The cancer cells are only found in the prostate gland. Although both prostate and skin cancer are the most common cancer in American men, few die from [...]
Prostate problems are very common after age 50
For most men, prostate problems are very common after age 50. However, there’s no need to worry if you’re approaching 50 and haven’t developed prostate problems yet. The prostate gland is the size of a walnut and it grows as you age. When it get to be too large, then it can cause health problems. [...]
The prostate is enlarged, but not prostate cancer, Benign prostatic hyperplasia
As men get older, prostate becomes a common problem. One in two men after 50 will develop some prostate problems. But the good news is that not all prostate problem develops into prostate cancer. When the prostate is enlarged, but not cancerous, it’s commonly called Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. It is a very common [...]