Guide To The Types Of Prostate Cancer

Prostate Sarcoma

Another rare type of prostate cancer is called prostate sarcoma. This type, unlike common forms of prostate cancer, develops in the smooth muscle cells of the prostate, which are known as mesenchymal cells. As an aggressive cancer, the cancerous cells in prostate sarcoma grow quickly. Leiomyosarcoma is the most common type of prostate sarcoma found in adults, and symptoms include difficulty urinating and blood in the urine, due to a narrowing of the urethra. Men between thirty-five and sixty years old are most at risk for this type of prostate cancer. Surgery is often used to treat prostate sarcoma, though other options include hormone therapy, radiation, and chemotherapy, based on the extent of the cancer.