Prostate Cancer Treatment in Bakersfield, CA
If there is an abnormal growth of cells within the prostate, it is certainly possible that this could be a case of prostate cancer. The prostate is an organ that solely exists in males, as it is a vital part of the semen production process.
Dr. Robert Waguespack is a board-certified urologist who has been treating men with prostate cancer in southern California for over 20 years. Dr. Waguespack understands that each patient is different, and provides each of his patients with personalized and professional care when it comes to their prostate cancer treatment. If you are located in Downtown Bakersfield, Kern County, Oildale, Seven Oaks or the surrounding area and would like to schedule a consultation at our urology clinic in Bakersfield, CA, please call (661) 321-3303 or request an appointment through our secure online form.
What Are the Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?
Due to the location of the prostate and its proximity to the urinary system, many signs of prostate cancer will relate to urinary function or the general pelvic region. Such symptoms often include:
- Difficulty urinating
- Weakened urine stream
- Pain within the pelvis or low back
- Blood in urine and/or semen
- Difficulty in getting or maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction)
- Loss of control of the bladder or bowels
- Increased frequency of urination
The list of symptoms above may describe a variety of urology conditions, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is important that you seek treatment if you notice any of these warning signs, as it is always best to catch a condition in its earliest stages, especially if that condition does in fact turn out to be cancer.
What Are the Types of Prostate Cancer?
There are multiple unique forms of prostate cancer that men are at risk of developing. This risk is influenced by a variety of factors such as older age, family history, race, and obesity.
Depending upon where in the prostate the abnormal cells develop, a man may have one of five different types of prostate cancer. Most often, this particular form of cancer is classified as an adenocarcinomas. Other types consist of:
- Transitional cell carcinomas
- Small cell carcinomas
- Sarcomas
- Neuroendocrine tumors
How is Prostate Cancer Diagnosed?
Regardless of what form of prostate cancer has affected an individual, each will require diagnostic imaging and maybe also a biopsy to confirm a definitive diagnosis.
In some cases, it may be advised for the patient to have their tumor removed from the prostate regardless of whether or not it has been identified as cancerous. The primary reason for this being that large growths on or within the prostate can cause a wide range of troublesome symptoms until the tumor is removed.
Prostate Cancer Treatment in Bakersfield, CA
Due to the unique nature of each individual case, treatment for a patient’s prostate cancer will vary widely from one to another. If you wish to discuss which option would be best for you, contact board certified urologist Dr. Robert L. Waguespack. To schedule your consultation, please call (661) 321-3303 or schedule an appointment online today.
- During your initial consultation, Dr. Waguespack will walk through your medical history and journey with prostate cancer up to this point. Once they have insight into your specific case, they will be able to recommend a course of treatment to best suit your needs.