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Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Many prostate cancers grow slowly and are confined to the prostate gland, where they may not cause serious harm. However, while some types of prostate cancer grow slowly and may need minimal or even no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly. Prostate cancer that’s detected early when it’s still confined to the prostate gland has the best chance for successful treatment. Symptoms Prostate cancer may cause no signs or symptoms in its early stages. Trouble urinating Decreased force in the stream of urine Blood in the urine Blood in the semen Bone pain Losing weight without trying Erectile dysfunction Causes Doctors know that prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate develop changes in their DNA. A cell’s DNA contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do. The changes tell the cells to grow and divide more rapidly than normal cells do. The abnormal cells continue living, when other cells would die. The accumulating abnormal cells form a tumor that can grow to invade nearby tissue. In time, some abnormal cells can break away and spread to other parts of the body.

Gastro-Intestinal Oncology & HPB DMG deals with malignancies related to the Gut/Intestine, Liver, Stomach, Pancreas, Gall Bladder, Oesophagus, Colon, Rectum, Anus, Bile Duct etc. The cancer can form a mass or ulcer within the stomach or it can spread diffusely throughout the entire wall of the stomach. Stomach cancer is also called gastric cancer. Stomach cancer is commonly found in people aged between 50 and 70 years of age. It is more common in men. Treatment options that are available for treating gastrointestinal cancers are Surgery, Radiotherapy, and Chemotherapy. Symptoms Symptoms of gastrointestinal cancer vary, depending on the type of cancer. Symptoms may include: Abdominal pain and discomfort Change in bowel habits Rectal bleeding Bloating Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Unusual weight loss Causes Smoking Too much alcohol consumption Age High animal fat diet High amount of salt intake Chronic pancreatitis Obesity