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Take a Moment in TimeIts never too late to get checked
June 2015 | Mens Health
Men may have other prostate
changes that are not cancer.
Growing older raises your risk of
prostate problems.
The three most common prostate
problems are:
1. Inflammation (prostatitis)
2. Enlarged prostate (BPH, or
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
3. Prostate cancer
Did you know?
If you have any symptoms that worry you, be sure to see your
doctor right away. Keep in mind these symptoms may be caused by
conditions other than prostate cancer.
The symptoms for prostate cancer can be similar to prostatitis
of
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), however some men do not
have symptoms at all.
Difficulty starting urination.
Weak or interrupted flow of urine.
Frequent urination, especially at night.
Difficulty emptying the bladder completely.
Pain or burning during urination.
Pain in the back, hips or pelvis that doesnt
go away.
SYMPTOMS FOR PROSTATE CANCER
The prostate is the size of a WALNUT
APPROX 3CM
Only MEN have prostates
The prostate tends to INCREASE IN SIZE WITH AGE
WHAT PROSTATE CHANGES SHOULD YOU BE AWARE OF?
June 15th - 21st
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A man with a father, brother, or son who has had prostate cancer
is two to three times more likely to develop the disease
himself.
FAMILY HISTORY MOTHERFATHER
SON
SONGRAND
SON SON
The more you know...
Aggressive vs. Slow Growing Tumors
Other risk factors for aggressive prostate cancer include:
It is not easy to predict which tumors will grow and spread
quickly and which will grow slowly. Every man
should discuss his situation and risk of prostate cancer with
his doctor so they can work together to make
a decision.
Early detection is vital
According to Cancer Research UK, the five-year survival rate for
men found to have the disease at stage
one or two is almost 100 percent. This falls to between 70 and
80 percent at stage three. Other
countries in Europe range from 48% (Denmark) to 87% (Austria).
In Sub-Saharan Africa and South East Asia,
the five-year survival rate is less than 40% in most
countries.
In the past few years, it has been discovered that prostate
cancer really is several diseases with different
causes. More aggressive tumors likely have different underlying
causes than slow-growing tumors.
Smoking has not been thought to be a risk factor for low-risk
prostate cancer, but it may be a risk factor
for aggressive prostate cancer.
Lack of vegetables in the diet (especially broccoli-family such
as cauliflower, kale and sprouts)
is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, but
not to low-risk prostate cancer.
Body mass index, a measure of obesity, is not linked to being
diagnosed with prostate cancer
overall. However, obese men are more likely to have an
aggressive tumor.
The older a man is, the greater his risk for getting prostate
cancer.
AGE
LACK OF EXERCISE AND A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE
HIGH CALCIUM INTAKE FAMILY HISTORY
Although any man is at risk of prostate cancer, studies show
that
some ethnic groups are more prone to developing it than
others.
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Screening and Prevention
Diagnostic Tests
Informed decision making occurs when you:
Understand the nature and risk of prostate cancer.
Understand the risks, benefits, and alternatives to
screening.
Participate in the decision to be screened or not at a level you
desire.
Make a decision consistent with your preferences and values.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American
Cancer Society are among many who follow
the prostate cancer screening recommendations set forth by the
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which
recommends against prostate specific antigen (PSA)-based
screening for men who do not have symptoms.
Diffferent organizations may have other recommendations so it is
important to talk to your doctor
and make an informed decision.
Be informed
Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) - A digital rectal exam is an
early, simple test
to screen for prostate cancer. It can catch the disease early,
when its most treatable. Ask
your doctor if you should have one and what to expect.
PSA test - PSA stands for prostate specific antigen. PSA is a
substance produced by
cells from the prostate gland and released into the blood. The
PSA test measures the PSA
level in the blood. The doctor checks the blood to see if the
PSA level is normal.
