Prostate problems are extremely common among men as they age, especially after 50. The most common condition is prostate enlargement also called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). One of the biggest myths people believe is that prostate enlargement automatically means prostate cancer.
The truth is Prostate Enlargement is NOT cancer.
However, both conditions share similar symptoms, which is why men often misunderstand or delay diagnosis.
Prostate enlargement, medically known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, is a non-cancerous increase in the size of the prostate gland.
It usually happens because of:
It is NOT cancer and does not increase cancer risk.
Prostate cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the prostate gland and may spread to other organs if not treated.
While BPH and prostate cancer affect the same gland, they are medically entirely different diseases.
|
Condition |
BPH (Enlargement) |
Prostate Cancer |
|---|---|---|
|
Nature |
Non-cancerous |
Malignant |
|
Life risk |
Mostly safe |
Can be life-threatening |
|
Causes |
Age + hormones |
Genetic + cellular mutation |
|
Treatment |
Medicines or laser |
Surgery / oncology |
|
Danger |
Urinary problems |
May spread to other organs |
Both may cause:
This similarity is why proper medical evaluation is important.
Cancer may show:
NO.
BPH does NOT turn into prostate cancer.
But a person can have both conditions at the same time, which is why screening is very important after age 50.
A your doctor may recommend:
At Citi Vascular Centre, Hyderabad, prostate enlargement can be treated using minimally invasive and non-surgical laser-based procedures which offer:
✔ No open surgery
✔ Laser and Non-surgical techniques
✔ Best vascular specialists
✔ Affordable treatment options
✔ Day-care procedure
✔ Faster return to normal life
Citi Vascular Centre
Senior Consultant Vascular Intervention Radiologist: Dr. Shailesh Kumar Garge
Address: Road No 1, KPHB, Hyderabad
Phone: 7337583901
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If you are experiencing urinary problems or prostate-related symptoms, get evaluated early to rule out prostate cancer and get proper treatment.
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1) Is prostate enlargement a type of cancer?
No. BPH is non-cancerous and completely different from prostate cancer.
2) Can prostate enlargement become cancer?
No, but both may occur together, so screening is recommended.
3) Is laser treatment available in Hyderabad?
Yes. Laser and non-surgical prostate enlargement treatment is available at Citi Vascular Centre, Hyderabad.
4) Is there a non-surgical option?
Yes. Modern PAE and laser BPH treatment avoids major surgery.
