Prostate cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system below the bladder. Abnormal growth of prostate tissue is usually detected through screening tests, typically blood tests that check for prostate-specific antigen levels.
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Classification
ICD-10 Chapter Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Condition Class First Described Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category)Idiopathic / Multifactorial 1 Connections
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Treated By
Androgen deprivation therapy is a standard treatment for prostate cancer.
High intensity focused ultrasound is used as a treatment for localized prostate cancer.
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1. Prostate Cancer (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationLead section
Prostate cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system below the bladder.
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Prostate cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system below the bladder.
Lead section, body-system statement (reproductive)
Prostate cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system below the bladder.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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3. World Health Organization: Noncommunicable diseases (fact sheet)
World Health OrganizationLead section, transmission-route statement (inferred from disease-category)
The main types of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.
Main Types section
The main types of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.
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