What is prostate cancer and what are its common symptoms?

Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate gland. It is the most common in males.

A cancer in a man's prostate, a small walnut-sized gland that produces seminal fluid. A man's prostate produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Also called: prostatic carcinoma Symptoms: Symptoms include difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Requires a medical diagnosis *Common* More than 1 million cases per year (India) 1. Treatable by a medical professional 2. Requires a medical diagnosis 3. Lab tests or imaging always required