Jakarta –
prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in men in the prostate. The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped gland that men have to produce seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm, quoted Mayoclinic, Monday (6/9/21).
UK data from Prostate Cancer UK found that 1 in 8 men are diagnosed prostate cancer.
According to the Head of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Agus Rizal Ardy Hariandy Hamid, SpU (K) Ph.D, there are more than 13,000 prostate cancer patients every year.
“The international survey data we get shows that every year there are at least 13,000 new patients,” said Dr. Agus in the webinar “The importance of early detection and treatment of prostate cancer in adults to increase life expectancy” Monday (06/09/2021).
Even so, Dr. Agus emphasized that this is the minimum data obtained. There are many cases of prostate cancer out there that are not recorded so it is likely that the number of prostate cancer patients could be higher.
“We assume that it is minimal data, but in fact there are still many who are not caught or not recorded properly,” said Dr. Agus.
Meanwhile, Dr dr Irfan Wahyudi, SpU (K), Head of the Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (FKUI-RSCM), said that most of the new patients diagnosed at the age of 60-79 years.
“It was noted, according to recent publications, that most patients came at stage 4. Most of them came/diagnosed at the age of 60-79 years,” concluded Dr. Irfan.
risk prostate cancer It increases with age and is most common after 50 years of age.
The following factors can increase the risk of prostate cancer:
1. Increasing age
With age, the risk of developing prostate cancer increases. Prostate cancer is most commonly found in patients over the age of 50.
2. Family history
If there are blood family members such as parents, siblings or children, who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the higher the risk of developing prostate cancer. Having a family member who has been diagnosed with breast cancer can also increase the risk of developing prostate cancer.
3. Obesity
Being obese can increase various complications of the disease, including prostate cancer. People who are obese can cause cancer to tend to be more aggressive.
4. Diet and lifestyle
A diet high in saturated fat can increase the risk of prostate cancer. While an unhealthy lifestyle, such as infrequent movement, unbalanced nutrition and nutrition and smoking are also causes of prostate cancer.
Implementing a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and adequate nutrition and nutrition is still a powerful weapon in preventing various types of diseases, including prostate cancer.
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