What does a prostate lump look like?

A prostate nodule is a firm, knuckle-like area on the prostate gland. A nodule can develop due to a variety of reasons, including prostatitis and prostate cancer. The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system and is about the size and shape of a walnut.

Where is the prostate cancer located?

Prostate cancer occurs in the prostate gland, which is located just below the bladder in males and surrounds the top portion of the tube that drains urine from the bladder (urethra). This illustration shows a normal prostate gland and a prostate with a tumor.

What are the first signs of prostate problems?

Symptoms of Prostate Problems

• Frequent urge to urinate.
• Need to get up many times during the night to urinate.
• Blood in urine or semen.
• Pain or burning urination.
• Painful ejaculation.
• Frequent pain or stiffness in lower back, hips, pelvic or rectal area, or upper thighs.
• Dribbling of urine.

Which lobe of the prostate is usually involved in cancer?

Adenocarcinoma of the prostate typically begins in the posterior lobe. The gland may be large, asymmetrical, or hard; or the cancer may be too small to palpate. Occasionally, there will be induration of a lateral lobe with obliteration of the lateral sulcus.

At what PSA level should a biopsy be done?

A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level above 4 ng/mL has historically been recognized as an appropriate threshold to recommend biopsy; however the risk of high-grade disease observed among men with lower PSA levels in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial has led to calls to change the criteria for biopsy referral.

What is a normal PSA level?

The normal range is between 1.0 and 1.5 ng/ml. An abnormal rise: A PSA score may also be considered abnormal if it rises a certain amount in a single year. For example, if your score rises more than 0.35 ng/ml in a single year, your doctor may recommend further testing.

What are the key signs of prostate cancer?

Symptoms of prostate cancer

• passing urine more often.
• getting up during the night to empty your bladder (nocturia)
• difficulty passing urine – this includes a weaker flow, not emptying your bladder completely and straining when starting to empty your bladder.
• urgency.
• blood in your urine or semen.