Common Prostate Problems

Series Summary

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers that affect men over the age of 50, and a significant cause of death in elderly men. Rates of prostate cancer are highest for men living in the United States, and kills more men in the U.S. than any other cancer, except lung cancer. Getting regular check ups which include a rectal exam is essential to detecting prostate cancer early. The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. It is possible that prostate cancer can spread to the lymph nodes and bones. Some symptoms of prostate cancer include difficulty urinating and erectile dysfunction.

In this series of free health videos you'll learn about the most common problems that affect the prostate. Dr. Susan Jewell helps to explain this disease by explaining the anatomy and function of the prostate, how cancer can develop in the prostate, and common signs and symptoms of prostate cancer. You'll learn about common risk factors, what to expect when getting a prostate screening, and early signs of prostate cancer. She also provides information on how to maintain a healthy prostate, including tips on herbal treatments and remedies.

Video Transcript

"Hello, my name is Dr. Susan Jewell, and on behalf of Expert Village today I'm going to talk to you about how to detect prostate cancer. In other words, how can you see some of the signs and symptoms and what do you need to do to reduce the chance of getting prostate cancer? Or if you do have it, what are the symptoms and signs that would tell you that you should go and see the doctor immediately. But before I start, let me introduce myself. I'm a clinical research physician in the area of oncology which is cancer and also a stem cell scientist in AIDS and HIV. And I've studied at the National Cancer Institute and also at UCLA School of Medicine. Now in this series of clips on how to detect prostate cancer, I'm going to talk to you about where the anatomy of the prostate and where it's located in the body. And also some of the risk factors for individuals males to get prostate cancer or put them at an increased risk of getting prostate cancer. And also some of the important signs and symptoms of prostate cancer because prostate cancer at the early stages is asymptomatic as we would say which means you don't feel or see any signs of the cancer. And by the time that you actually have symptoms, it means that it has grown or probably spread. So, that's why it's so important that you understand and you recognize some of these signs and symptoms of prostate cancer and that you do a regular prostate exam done by the medical profession not by yourself on a regular basis. So enjoy the series of clips on how to detect prostate cancer."