Patient's question:
My father is 69 years old this year. A few weeks ago, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which was a bolt from the blue for our family. I don't know how much longer I can stay with my father. So, I would like to ask you, doctor, how long is the survival rate for prostate cancer?Doctor's answer:
The prostate is an important organ in males, located on both sides of the urethra of the bladder. Its main functions include secreting prostatic fluid to form semen, nourishing sperm, and inhibiting urination and ejaculation. In clinical diagnosis, the most common diseases affecting the prostate are prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatic tumors, and prostate cancer, which is more prevalent in the elderly. Clinical symptoms may include frequent urination, urgency, dysuria, and difficulty urinating.