Prostate Cancer One Of The Top Ten Cancers
New reported cases in 2009 192,280 new cases were reported unfortunately there were also 27,360 deaths which occurred. The prostate is about one inch in diameter gland located at the bottom of the bladder. It weighs roughly 20 grams and is comprised of gland, muscle, fibrous and vascular tissue. Regardless of it's tiny size it can be the foundation for a life-threatening condition known as prostate cancer. Men 90 years of age and older upon their death autopsy's showed signs of prostate cancer. Researchers in March of 2010 found that infertile men may have greater chances of developing vigorous prostate cancer. Dr. Thomas Walsh of the University of Washington who headed the research had stated "What is surprising is that we see this high rate of high-grade prostate cancer." He went on to state that the definitive effect on vigorous tumors is essential. The first reason being that the added risks is not just limited to infertile men being screened more frequentl...