Prostate Cancer

What is the prostate?
The prostate gland is a walnut-shaped organ below the bladder that encircles the urethra, which is the passage for urine. Part of the male genital tract, the prostate secretes the fluid and chemical nutrients necessary for sperm cells to survive in semen.
What is prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is the most often diagnosed cancer in men and the second leading cause of cancer death. Although more cases of prostate cancer are found now than in past decades, most are discovered early enough to assure complete cure. The improved survival rate is in part because of the prostate specific antigen (PSA) lab test and ongoing efforts to screen men as part of routine check-ups.