Mona Roy Mona Roy Asked 9 months ago

Can women get prostate cancer?

My husband's father had prostate cancer, and we've been discussing early detection. Someone recently made a confusing comment about women getting it too. I wanted to clarify if women can really get prostate cancer.

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Divya Nair Divya Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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I totally understand how confusing and scary it is when you start reading about different cancers online. Please don't worry about this particular one. Women do not have a prostate gland, so they cannot get prostate cancer.

Suresh Prabhu Suresh Prabhu Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Biologically, women do not have a prostate gland, so they cannot get prostate cancer. However, if you are experiencing urinary discomfort or pelvic pain, you should definitely get a medical checkup to find the actual cause.

Kabir Sen Kabir Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

No, women cannot get prostate cancer because they don't have a prostate gland. It's anatomically impossible. If you are experiencing pelvic or bladder issues, it's likely something else entirely, so just consult a gynecologist.

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Aman Verma Aman Verma Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I was actually researching this the other day out of curiosity. Since women don't have a prostate, they can't get prostate cancer. Sometimes people confuse it with Skene's glands, but that's a different thing altogether.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Hey, don't worry about this. Women don't have a prostate gland, so it is physically impossible for them to get prostate cancer. If you or a family member are feeling unwell, tell me the symptoms and we can look into seeing the right doctor.

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Pooja Bisht Pooja Bisht Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

No, women don't have a prostate gland, so prostate cancer isn't something women can get. Focus on your overall health with good nutrition and daily exercise, and if you ever feel abdominal discomfort, just check with a doctor.

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