What is the acceptable size of prostate?

What is the acceptable size of prostate?

A healthy adult prostate weighs around 20 to 25 grams and is approximately 4 cm wide, 3 cm high and 2 cm thick.

What increases prostate size?

The actual cause of prostate enlargement is unknown. Factors linked to aging and changes in the cells of the testicles may have a role in the growth of the gland, as well as testosterone levels. Men who have had their testicles removed at a young age (for example, as a result of testicular cancer) do not develop BPH.

Is a 40 gram prostate large?

The prostate normally weighs approximately 20 grams at age 20-30. From around the age of 40 the prostate often increases in size, to an average of 40-50 grams at age 80. The prostate can get extremely large, and weights upwards of 500 grams have been reported.

Can an enlarged prostate be reduced in size?

While it’s difficult to completely reverse an enlarged prostate, there are several treatments that can relieve symptoms, reduce the size of the prostate and help restore normal urine flow. In fact, many men with prostate enlargement are able to achieve a positive quality of life with non-surgical treatments.

What are the NCCN guidelines for prostate cancer?

The NCCN Guidelines for Prostate Cancer address staging and risk assessment after a prostate cancer diagnosis and include management options for localized, regional, and metastatic disease. Recommendations for disease monitoring and treatment of recurrent disease are also included.

What is the optimal follow-up strategy for men treated for prostate cancer?

The optimal follow-up strategy for men treated for prostate cancer is uncertain. Men should be interviewed and examined for symptoms or signs of recurrent or progressing disease, as well as side effects of therapy that can be managed by changes in therapy.

What are the treatment options for Stage 1 prostate cancer?

Standard treatment options for patients with stage I prostate cancer include the following: 1 Watchful waiting or active surveillance/active monitoring. 2 Radical prostatectomy. 3 External-beam radiation therapy (EBRT). 4 Interstitial implantation of radioisotopes.

What is the average age of prostate cancer diagnosis?

Age 50 for men who are at average risk of prostate cancer and are expected to live at least 10 more years. Age 45 for men at high risk of developing prostate cancer. This includes African Americans and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age (younger than age 65).