Breast, lung, colorectal and prostate cancers are among the most common cancers in the world, and all of these cancers are the leading cause of death worldwide, causing nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, according to the World Health Organization.
And since November is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, according to the Times of India website, we learn about the unusual symptoms of this type of cancer.
Prostate cancer is a common type of cancer that affects men over the age of 50, and the risk increases with age. It can cause many symptoms and, if left untreated, can spread to other parts of the body. Prostate cancer can sometimes be asymptomatic. .
Cancer takes its time to develop and spread, so it tends to grow slowly and gradually over the years. Most men with early stage prostate cancer have no obvious signs. Only as the tumor grows and progresses do the signs of prostate cancer begin to appear.
Sometimes men show the first signs of prostate cancer but mistake them for other benign diseases, which can be worrying because a delay in diagnosis also means a delay in treatment.
Warning signs of prostate cancer:
– frequent urination
Poor flow when urinating
A sudden need to urinate
Feeling that the bladder is never full, even after urinating
Pay attention to signs of pain in different parts of the body
As the disease progresses and depending on how advanced it is, you may experience more unusual signs in your body.
According to Jeremy Oates, a urologist consultant at Christie’s Private Care in Manchester, you can develop mild pain in your back, hip and pelvis.
“If the cancer spreads to surrounding areas, such as the bones of the hips and pelvis, it can cause pain in the form of dull ache or sharp throbbing sensations,” Oates told the British Daily Express.
Other signs of advanced prostate cancer include: unexplained weight loss and blood in the semen.
Who is at risk?
According to the Mayo Clinic, some common risk factors for prostate cancer include:
– Seniors aged 50 and over
Race – Many health authorities indicate that people of color are more likely to develop prostate cancer than people of other races.
Having a family history of prostate cancer or genetics.
– more fat
Get regular checkups
If you have urinary symptoms, it is best to visit a urologist and get tested.
Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may recommend a PSA blood test, which helps detect high levels of a protein in the blood, a sign of cancer.
They can examine the prostate gland and also do an MRI to be more specific about the diagnosis.
Biopsies may be needed to come to a conclusion.
