The prostate is one of the male sex glands. Together with the testicles and the seminal vesicles, the prostate produces fluid for semen. Approximately the size of a walnut, the prostate is located below the urinary bladder. For this reason, many prostate cancer patients experience difficulty during urination.
Cancer is a serious concern for a patient of any age.
But understanding more about the disease and how it affects the body can only help a patient cope with his or her condition. Here is a simple explanation of what having cancer means. The body is made up of cells that divide and reproduce at a normal rate. This natural process allows the body to grow and to heal itself. Cancer cells divide and multiply uncontrollably.