Prostat mesanenin altında, rektumun arkasında, penisin üzerinde yerleşmiş yaklaşık 20 gr ağırlığında bir genital organdır. İçinde üretra (idrar kanalı) geçer. En kolay ulaşım yeri rektumdur. Büyük kısmı bezlerden oluşur.   

Prostate Gland 

The prostate is a genital organ weighing approximately 20 g, located under the bladder, behind the rectum, on the penis. It passes through the urethra (urinary tract). The easiest place to reach is the rectum. Most of it consists of glands.

The prostate is anatomically composed of three parts. The transitional part is especially important for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, the peripheral part is important for Prostate Cancer. The central part is the part where the ejaculation duct passes.

The prostate secretes semen. It is the prostate fluid that gives the milky color to the sperm produced by the testicles. Prostate fluid first coagulates the semen, protecting it from the acidic environment of the vagina. Then it liquefies and allows the semen to move.

Prostate cancer: 

Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer in men after lung cancer. It is usually seen in men over 50 years of age. The incidence increases with age. There is a genetic predisposition. Especially in first-degree male relatives (father, brother, brother, etc.) with prostate cancer, the risk is doubled. The risk is increased in men with a low consumption of fruits and vegetables and a diet rich in red meat.

Types of prostate cancer: 

The majority of prostate cancers are adenocarcinomas. It originates from glands that produce prostate fluid. Other types of cancer that can be seen other than adenocarcinomas are:

  • Small cell carcinomas,
  • Neuroendocrine tumors,
  • Sarcomas,
  • Border cell carcinomas.

The course of prostate cancer: 

Prostate cancers generally grow very slowly and show little spread to surrounding tissues. Mostly it doesn’t show any symptoms. When they give symptoms, they often spread to other organs or tissues.

Prostate cancer, which is present without any symptoms, is common, especially in older men. Early diagnosis is very important in the treatment of the disease. For this reason, men over the age of 50 should have prostate checks with physical examination or blood tests (PSA Test).

Some studies mention precancerous lesions before prostate cancer. It has been detected in patients undergoing prostate biopsy for any reason. There are studies claiming that some of them turn into prostate cancer at later ages.


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