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Risk factors for the cancer include family history, black population, age and genetic mutations. During stage 1, cancer cells are found in the prostate gland, but it is not felt during rectal examination. At stage 2, a small tumor maybe felt in the prostate during rectal examination. During stage 3, cancer cells spread to the seminal vesicles and to the capsule and adjoining area. In stage 4, cancer cells spread to other organs such as rectum, bone, bladder, liver and lymph nodes. Treatment of prostate cancer depends upon the age, general health and stage of the disease.
Prostate cancer risk can be reduced by the healthy lifestyle interventions such as daily exercise, intake of dairy foods and quitting smoking.