Where does prostate cancer usually spread to first?

In theory, prostate cancer cells can spread anywhere in the body. In practice, though, prostate cancer metastasis occurs most often in the lymph nodes and the bones.

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I'm concerned about prostate cancer metastasis. Where can prostate cancer spread? Answer From Karthik Giridhar, M.D. In theory, prostate cancer cells can spread anywhere in the body. In practice, though, prostate cancer metastasis occurs most often in the lymph nodes and the bones. Prostate cancer metastasis occurs when cells break away from the tumor in the prostate. The cancer cells can travel through the lymphatic system or the bloodstream to other areas of the body.

More commonly prostate cancer metastasis can occur in the:

Bones

Lymph nodes

Lungs

Liver

Rare locations of prostate cancer metastasis include:

Brain

Breasts

Eyes

Kidneys

Muscles

Pancreas

Salivary glands

Spleen

If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer and you're concerned about prostate cancer metastasis, talk with your doctor about your risk of prostate cancer metastasis and your treatment options.

With Karthik Giridhar, M.D.

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What causes prostate cancer the most?

It's not known exactly what causes prostate cancer, although a number of things can increase your risk of developing the condition. These include: age – the risk rises as you get older, and most cases are diagnosed in men over 50 years of age. ethnic group – prostate cancer is more common in black men than in Asian men.

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It's not known exactly what causes prostate cancer, although a number of things can increase your risk of developing the condition.

These include:

age – the risk rises as you get older, and most cases are diagnosed in men over 50 years of age ethnic group – prostate cancer is more common in black men than in Asian men family history – having a brother or father who developed prostate cancer before age 60 seems to increase your risk of developing it; research also shows that having a close female relative who developed breast cancer may also increase your risk of developing prostate cancer obesity – recent research suggests there may be a link between obesity and prostate cancer, and a balanced diet and regular exercise may lower your risk of developing prostate cancer diet – research is ongoing into the links between diet and prostate cancer, and there is some evidence that a diet high in calcium is linked to an increased risk of developing prostate cancer

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