The prostate cancer is the most common male cancers, with nearly 40 000 new cases annually. This number is steadily increasing each year due to the prolonging of life. The prostate is a gland the size of a walnut, located at the base of the bladder and surrounding the canal (urethra) through which urine flows. The main function of the prostate is to secrete a component of the ejaculate and contract to allow the ejaculate. Anatomically, the prostate is located just in front of the rectum and the rectal examination allows the doctor to touch it and appreciate the volume and consistency.
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