Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, excluding skin cancers. One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their life, but only one in 30 men will die from this cancer.

The prostate, a gland found only in men, is located in front of the rectum. The prostate produces some of the seminal fluid that protects sperm in semen. Most prostate cancers develop from the glandular cells, called adenocarcinoma.

Signs and symptoms

• Weak or interrupted urine flow
• Inability to urinate
• Difficulty starting or stopping urine flow
• Blood in the urine
• Pain or burning during urination
• Continual pain in lower back, pelvis or upper thighs
• Abnormal PSA blood test

These symptoms may be a result of benign conditions such as infection or prostate enlargement. Beginning at age 50, men should have a regular PSA blood test.

Information

For more information about the Shands Robotic Prostatectomy, the UF Genitourinary Oncology program at Shands at UF, or to schedule a new patient appointment, call 352.265.8282 or 800.749.2424.

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History

University of Florida Shands Cancer Center 2010 Annual Report (PDF file)

University of Florida Cancer Survivor Program

Types of Cancer

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Make an Appointment

To make a new patient appointment or find out more information about cancer services offered at Shands at the University of Florida, please call 352.265.0943 .

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