Prostate Cancer Treatment Hospitals in India
The prostate is a soft organ in reproductive anatomy. It is nearly about the size of a chestnut. Its weight is around 30 grams. It is located in the pelvis below the bladder with the urethra passing through. It is surrounded by an elastic, fibromuscular capsule and contains glandular tissue and connective tissue. The primary function of the prostate is producing prostatic fluid to semen. It also plays a role in hormone production and helps to regulate the flow of urine. Prostate cancer develops due to abnormal cell growth in the prostate gland. Some tumors are cancerous called malignant but some tumors are noncancerous called benign. Prostate cancer has four stages: Early stages 1 and 2- The tumor has not spread beyond the prostate, known as the early stage. Locally advanced stage 3- Cancer has spread outside the prostate. Advanced stage 4- Cancer has spread outside the prostate such as the liver, lymph nodes, bones, ...