I would like to share. Related health problems that are often considered trivial but very risky for men. Prostate in men only, so only men can be at risk of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer does not give typical symptoms in its early stages.
This has caused the number of cases of prostate cancer is not detected until the cancer spread (metastasized) outside the prostate. Are you one of the risk? Find out more about prostate cancer through the following articles.
The prostate is a gland that is located at walnut just below the bladder and there are only male. Prostate is the producer of most of the fluid in semen (semen) which keeps the sperm to stay alive. Prostate gland began to develop before a baby is born and will continue to grow until it reaches adulthood. Prostate development is influenced by male sex hormones, namely androgens. The main androgen hormone is testosterone.
Along with increasing age, testosterone causes prostate gradually enlarged. An enlarged prostate can hinder urine flow through the urethral (vessels that carry urine from the bladder), so that complicate or slow the discharge of urine during urination. This condition is called benign prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia / BPH), but benign prostate enlargement is not cancer.
Referred to as prostate cancer if prostate cells grow abnormally and uncontrollably, so urgent damaging surrounding tissue. According to the American Cancer Society, in general, prostate cancer develops slowly. Based on autopsy results in the United States, elderly men who died of an illness, it also suffered from prostate cancer but they did not realize it. The study also explained about 70-90% of prostate cancer patients was 80 years old.
Symptoms Not Typical
Prostate cancer does not give typical symptoms in its early stages. This has caused the number of cases of prostate cancer is not detected until the cancer spread (metastasis) outside the prostate. The symptoms depend on the stage of the cancer and the extent of prostate cancer has spread.
The early symptoms of prostate cancer which appears complaint micturition (urination) caused bladder cancer has been pressed or urethra. However, micturition complaints was also prevalent in other prostate-related diseases, such as benign prostate enlargement and prostate infections (prosatitis). So as to distinguish between prostate cancer, benign prostate enlargement and prostate infections required further examination.
Micturition complaints that arise, such as frequent urination with urine stream weakens and often incomplete. The presence of prostate cancer can cause bleeding in the urine or semen (semen). Prostate cancer that had spread to the lymph nodes in the pelvis can cause leg swelling and discomfort in the pelvic area. While advanced-stage prostate cancer that had spread to the bone will cause pain in the bones that do not go away, fractures, and pressure on the spine.
Identify Risk Factor
The cause of prostate cancer is still unclear. However, research has found several factors that can increase your risk of prostate cancer. By knowing the risk factors can help determine when you should be screened for prostate cancer. Risk factors include the following:
* Age
The biggest risk factor for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is rare in men below 40 years, but the risk of prostate cancer increases after age 50 years. Two out of three cases of prostate cancer found in men aged 65 years.
* Race / ethnicity
Black people have a higher risk of prostate cancer than white people.
* Family history
If dad or your brother with prostate cancer, then your risk will increase more than doubled. Risk will be higher if you have relatives diagnosed with prostate cancer who under 65 years old.
* Diet
High-fat diet and obesity (overweight) will increase the risk of prostate cancer. In theory, the fat will increase the production of testosterone which will help the development of prostate cancer cells.
Importance of Early Detection
Because the causes of prostate cancer remains unclear, the prevention of prostate cancer, has not been fully undertaken. One effort that can be done is by early detection of prostate cancer so that the fatal consequences which can be avoided. American Cancer Society recommends prostate cancer examination every year for men over the age of 50 years, men still have the least life expectancy of at least 10 years old, and young men who have high-risk prostate cancer.
If you're black and have a family history of prostate cancer, then you can start to do the examination at the age of 45 years. Annual examinations can detect early prostate cancer, making it easier to perform the treatment. If discovered early, prostate cancer can be cured. Here is the importance of early detection of prostate cancer. This examination included digital rectal examination and PSA test.
* Digital rectal examination (Digital rectal Examination / Dre)
Using gloves, and a lubricated finger, the doctor will examine your prostate, if enlarged and there was a bump. Digital rectal examination procedures may cause a little discomfort, but this is a quick and easy inspection.
* Test PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen / prostate specific antigen)
The aims of this blood test to measure levels of protein released by the prostate gland. When high levels indicate prostate cancer. However, increasing PSA levels can also sometimes caused by prostate enlargement, infection or inflammation of the prostate.
If your PSA test scores high, then the doctor will recommend prostate biopsy to see if you really suffering from prostate cancer. Prostate biopsy performed to obtain samples of prostate tissue are then examined under microscope to detect the presence or absence of cancer cells. Ultrasonic examination (transrectal ultrasound) is another way to detect prostate cancer.
The therapy can be Selected
There are several treatment options for prostate cancer. In some men, the combination therapy, such as surgery followed by radiation or radiation combined with hormone therapy, give good results. The best therapy for men with prostate cancer each can be different, depending on how quickly the cancer has spread, age and life expectancy. In addition, the benefits and potential side effects of treatment should also be considered. Therapy for prostate cancer treatment options include:
* Watchful waiting
Required PSA test, digital rectal examination, and routine prostate biopsy to monitor the progress of prostate cancer. Performed during watchful waiting, is not given any medical treatment. Watchful waiting is an option if you do not show any symptoms of cancer, is expected to grow very slowly, the cancer is small and only contained in one area of the prostate.
* Radiation
By using high-powered X-rays to kill cancer cells. The downside, this therapy may also affect other healthy tissues.
* Hormonal therapy is hormone therapy intended to prevent the body to produce male sex hormones, namely testosterone, which can stimulate the growth of prostate cancer cells. Hormonal therapy is widely used in advanced prostate cancer to reduce the size of the cancer and slow the progression of cancer.
* Appointment of the prostate gland
Appointment of the prostate gland through surgery (radical prostatectomy) was done for cancer is still confined to the prostate gland alone.
* Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy uses chemicals to prevent the growth of cancer cells. Chemotherapy is used in cases of prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
For men who have been sentenced prosat cancer, this is a scary thing. Prostate cancer not only affects the quality of their lives, but also because the therapies made can result in side effects such as urination control problems (incontinence) and the most frightening men is erectile dysfunction (impotence). There are several things you can do to lower your risk of prostate cancer, among others:
* Reduce fat consumption
High-fat diet known to be associated with prostate cancer. So, limit your fat intake start to multiply and consume fruits, vegetables, and fiber can help lower the risk of prostate cancer.
* Exercise regularly
In general, regular exercise can reduce the risk of cancer, including prostate cancer. Proven to strengthen the system of sporting endurance, improve blood circulation, and prevent obesity.
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