Prostate cancer has a tendency to attack males above the age of 50 years. Still, however many do not even feel the symptoms, undergo no therapy, and eventually died. This happens because in many cases of prostate cancer have slow growth and the many factors that lie behind them, including genetic factors (heredity) and diet.
The appearance of prostate cancer can be indicated by symptoms, physical examination, prostate specific antigen (PSA), or biopsy (examination of organs). Suspicion of prostate cancer is usually confirmed by taking a biopsy of the prostate and examined under a microscope. Further examination, such as CT scan and bone scan, can be done to determine whether prostate cancer has spread or not to another part.
Healthy lifestyle coupled with nutritious diet and regular exercise is the most effective way to ward off cancer, which until now has not been known to cause this. Although still controversial, one of the myths that grow in the community is to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by increasing the frequency of sexual intercourse.
According to Prof. Dr. Hardjowijoto Spb Sunaryo, SPU (K), urology experts from Airlangga University School of Medicine, the myth is not entirely true, and still needs a lot of scientific study.
The hypothesis of these myths is the ejaculate expenditure will create a channel in the penis is not clogged. Besides the release of toxins that accumulate during sexual activity could reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer in the region.
"Things like that still needs further research to determine the correlation. Could be true or just the opposite, I think it is interesting to be studied, "explained Sunaryo as a speaker in scientific meetings and urology BPH Treatment Prostate Ca Newest held by the Indonesian Association of Urology at the Hotel Lorin Surakarta Branch recently.
Suspected high-fat foods is closely linked to prostate cancer. So it is advisable to reproduce eat vegetables, fruit and fiber to reduce risk. Fruits such as tomato, watermelon and grapes are excellent for preventing prostate disease. Similarly, garlic and vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and cabbage flowers. Also vitamin E is also expected to reduce the risks, especially for smokers.
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