What Everyone Must Know About PROSTATE CANCER SYMPTOMS

 



Prostate cancer occurs in the prostate (begins in the gland cells). This cancer scares, just like any other type of cancer. Prostate cancer causes signs and symptoms at a later stage.

Many men have lost lives to prostate cancer. Talking to your doctor about any of the prostate changes may help.

Prostate Cancer Symptoms

Prostate cancer in advanced stages may cause the following signs and symptoms;

  • Difficulty in urinating
  • Less energy in the stream of urine
  • Blood in the urine
  • Blood in the semen
  • Bone pain
  • Erectile dysfunction

Causes of Prostate Cancer

Health specialists say that prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate develop changes in their DNA. The changes instruct the cells to grow and divide more rapidly than normal cells. The abnormal cells continue living when other growing cells would die.

The accumulated abnormal cells form a tumor that grows to invade nearby tissue. Sometimes, some abnormal cells may break away and spread to other body parts.

Risk factors

Below are some factors that can increase your risk of prostate cancer.

Age. As you age, the chances of getting prostate cancer increase. It is most common in men over 50 years.

Family history. If your relative has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you are at risk of getting prostate cancer.

BRCA1 or BRCA2 Gene Changes. You are born with these changes, and you cannot control them. They run in families, and they only affect a small number of people. They increase the chances of breast and ovarian cancers in women and prostate cancer in some men.

Lynch Syndrome. Lynch syndrome is a gene change you get at birth. It can boost the chances of getting prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer complications

  • Prostate cancer can spread to other organs, such as your bladder, or move through the bloodstream or lymphatic system to your bones. If prostate cancer spreads to the bones, it can cause pain and broken bones.

  • Prostate cancer can cause urinary incontinence. Here the bladder loses control.

  • Prostate cancer can cause erectile dysfunction.

Preventive measures for prostate cancer

You can reduce your risk of prostate cancer if you practice the following measures;

Enjoy a healthy diet full of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Fruits and vegetables contain many vitamins and nutrients that contribute to a healthy body.


vegetables



Fruits

Exercise. Exercise improves overall health, helps you maintain a healthy weight, and improves your mood. If you are new, start slowly and increase exercise time each day.

Maintain a healthy weight. Maintain a healthy weight by choosing a healthy diet and exercising. Reduce the calories you eat each day too. Ask your doctor for a healthy weight loss plan.

Talk to your doctor about the risk factors of prostate cancer. If you are at a high risk of prostate cancer, you and your doctor may consider medications or other treatments to reduce the risk.

Summary

Many men have lost lives to prostate cancer. If you notice any of the above signs or have any risk factors or complications, please make an appointment with your doctor. Practice the above preventive measures to reduce prostate cancer.

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