BEST TIPS AND INFO FOR YOUR HEALTH

Prostate cancer is usually slowly progressive cancer and symptoms often do not appear for many years. If cancer is detected early, may not show any visible symptoms. Some people, however, experience symptoms that might indicate the presence of prostate cancer. It can:

• The need to urinate frequently, especially at night
• Difficulty beginning urination
• The flow of urine is weak or interrupted
 • Pain or burning during urination
• Difficulty with erection
• Pain during ejaculation
• Blood in the urine or semen
• Recurring pain and stiffness in the back, hips or thighs

Sometimes the early signs of back, hip or pelvic pain caused by cancer that has spread.It is important to note that the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancer) is the same and may include any of the following symptoms:

• Difficulty beginning urination
• Frequent urination, especially at night
• Pain when urinating
• Blood in the urine

In addition, men who are older than 50 years often have non-cancerous enlarged prostate because of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlargement.

So, if you notice any of the above symptoms should consult a doctor for investigation. But keep in mind that most of the advanced prostate cancer can be treated consistently and very efficiently.

Early diagnosis of prostate cancer

Prostate cancer can often be detected at an early stage by measuring the amount of prostate specific antigen (PSA). Prostate cancer can be detected in the early doctors who carry out examination of the rectum (DRE). Because the prostate gland is located near the rectum, a medical physicist can detect if there are signs of prostate cancer.

Unfortunately, the PSA test and digital rectal examination is not entirely accurate and convincing. This can lead to anxiety and confusion, or even a false sense of security. Therefore, the important things to consider age, health and overall lifestyle. If you are young and suffering from prostate cancer, if not detected early, it can shorten battery life. However, if you are elderly or poor health, it is possible that prostate cancer has not become a serious problem, due to the slow nature of growth.

American Cancer Society recommends that men begin with prostate specific antigen (PSA) and digital rectal examination (DRE) annually after 50 years. They are at higher risk, including African-Americans and those who have close relatives who developed prostate cancer at an early age is recommended to start testing at 45.

The prognosis for patients with prostate cancer increased significantly in recent years. The past twenty years, the overall survival in all stages of prostate cancer increased by 67% to 97%. Therefore, more people are living longer after diagnosis. Very likely this is due to early detection programs, public awareness, in particular, prostate cancer symptoms, and the receipt of a healthy lifestyle.