- Prostate cancer is a cancer of the epithelium of the prostate gland-an organ of the male reproductive system, located below the bladder and in front of the rectum.
- It is defined by an abnormal proliferation of the cells Of the prostate gland epithelium) which have an abnormal tendency to break away from the parent tissue, spread to nearby (such as bladder, rectum, pelvic floor, pol lymph nodes, etc.) or distant sites (mostly bones, also lungs, liver, etc.) having an overall weakening and destructive effect on the body.
- It usually occurs in older men.