Facts About Prostate Cancer
November 12, 2008
It is almost ridiculous how clueless most men are about the risks and facts about one of the most commonly occurring cancer conditions in men i.e. Prostrate Cancer and how unwilling people are to talk about it, thinking it an embarrassing subject. Well, when you consider the alternative (lying 6 feet under, no thanks to lack of knowledge about the disease, leave alone treating it), it makes sense to get some education about your essential glands.
Also known as the secret sex gland, the prostrate is the part of the male reproductive system that is producing the fluid that nourishes the sperm found in semen.
When cancer cells affect the prostrate gland, the condition can suddenly and quickly go out of control as these cells can multiply very fast. While early stages of prostrate cancer do not present too many complications, it pays to have health check-ups regularly to rule out the possibility of this life-threatening condition (over 9000 men die of prostrate cancer in Britain every year) as this is the relatively slow growing stage of the cancer cells and thus the best time to treat them, before they can spread to the bones outside the gland.
Usually occurring in men over the age of 65 and those of Afro-Caribbean or African descent, prostate cancer has a few indicative symptoms that are best diagnosed by a GP, so do remember to follow up with yours if you suffer from frequent urination, especially at night, find yourself leaking urine even while rushing to the bathroom sometimes, experience the feeling of not completely having emptied your bladder or any pain during urination.
If you experience difficulty when passing urine or a weak flow besides pain in the pelvic region, hips or frequent erections and the rare condition of passing blood when ejaculating or urinating, it is advisable to sign up for a thorough health check-up to rule out the possibility of prostrate cancer.
Men most at risk for prostrate cancer are those suffering from diabetes and obesity issues, so treat these conditions with counselling, lifestyle changes and medical help, if necessary, to minimize your chances of getting prostrate cancer.
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