Prostate Cancer: Nine Things Every Man Needs To Know

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Prostate Cancer: Nine Things Every Man Needs To Know
Prostate cancer is 2nd most commonly occurring cancer in men but also one of the least understood. Here are nine things the experts think every man should know about the fourth leading cause of cancer death among men worldwide. What is the prostate? The prostate is a walnut-sized gland in men that surrounds the top of the urethra just below the bladder outlet. Risk: Prostate cancer is diagnosed in over 1.5 million men each year and causes approximately 400,000 deaths. Symptoms: Difficulty urinating, blood in the urine or semen, unexplained weight loss and general urinary symptoms. Who is at risk? Men over 50, black men are at double risk (advised to be checked over 45). The threat doubles if a father/brother has had it. Is it genetic? Not all prostate cancers are genetic, but there are many genetic mutations that can increase your chances of it developing. Causes: There is strong evidence that being overweight or obese increases the risk of advanced prostate cancer. Get tested: A PSA blood test which measures for high levels of protein in the blood is the first step in checking for prostate cancer. Different types: Not all prostate cancer is the same; some grow very slowly and can be monitored without any treatment necessary

 

The worst of prostate cancer is when it spreads into the bones. Super painful for months before you die.

 

Bad news guys; testosterone feeds prostate cancer cells
Testosterone is a hormone that can help prostate cancer cells grow. Stopping testosterone from reaching prostate cancer cells can slow and shrink the cancer. Doctors can do this with a treatment known as hormone therapy.
Prostate cancer and testosterone: What's the link? - Medical News www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/prostate-cancer-and-testosterone