Prostate cancer is most commonly found in many African Americans over the age of 60. If you are looking for the best prostate cancer treatment, then first you must understand the function of the prostate and the causes of cancer.

The prostate is a gland that secretes a milky or white fluid which forms a part of the semen during the process of ejaculation. The gland becomes active during puberty and undergoes a period of normal growth from being pea sized to becoming walnut sized. It is located at the base of the urethra, the tube in the penis used for passing semen and also urine.

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There are many treatments available for enlarged prostate and prostate cancer. Many of them do not involve surgery. However, if the symptoms are persistent or become severe, then you might need to go for surgery.

Let me explain the prostate surgery procedure in brief. There are two basic ways. The first one is used when the prostate has grown very large and is called open surgery. The surgeon cuts through the skin above the base of the penis and removes a piece of the prostate. There is no need to remove the whole prostate unless there are signs of cancer. Moreover, removing the whole prostate affects normal sexual functions.

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The prostate is a gland that is situated between the bladder and the penis. It surrounds the urethra which is the tube that passes urine. The urethra also functions to release semen during sexual intercourse. The function of the prostate gland is to secrete the milky fluid that is released along with the semen. This is an alkaline fluid which helps to counter the acidity in the vagina and helps to prolong the life of the sperm. Read the rest of this entry

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