Understanding Prostate Cancer: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

2024-04-20 12:39:06

Prostate cancer is more common in older people. Especially among men aged 50 and over, and there is a continuing upward trend every year. It has been found that one in eight men are at risk of prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer It is caused by the abnormal growth and division of prostate cells until they turn into a cancerous tumor. Currently, the exact cause of prostate cancer is not known. But it has been found that this might be linked to the following risk factors:

• Age: Men over 50.
• Genetics: having a history of prostate cancer in a direct relative. The risk was found to increase by 20%.
• Ethnicity: Often found among African-American men.
• Smoking: May increase testosterone levels. which stimulates the growth of prostate cancer and spreads more quickly than normal
• Consumption behavior: people who frequently consume foods high in animal fats. Often at risk of prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer stage

• In the early stage, the cancer is still only in the prostate, the PSA level is less than 10. This stage can be cured.
• The scene did not spread or spread. The cancer is still confined to the prostate. The PSA is above 10, but it can still be cured.
• Spread to nearby organs Symptoms when the cancer has spread, such as pain in the spine, hips, or pelvis
• Distance Spread Cancer cells have spread to the lymph nodes. or spread to distant organs

Check quickly!! Do you have any of these symptoms???

• There is blood in the urine or semen.
• Obstructed urination I cannot urinate
• Pain, pain when urinating
• Frequent urination, especially at night
• have symptoms of sexual dysfunction

At the initial stage There may be no symptoms. But when the cancer spreads further Can cause pressure on the urethra. Therefore, patients with prostate cancer often have abnormalities regarding urination.

Prostate cancer can be cured if detected early.

Early detection May help reduce the mortality rate from prostate cancer. Some patients may not have any symptoms. In the early stages of the disease, screening should therefore be carried out regularly, at least once a year. Screening can begin at age 45 or 40 for people with a family history.

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