Doctor Reveals ‘Prostate Cancer’ 4th Most Common Occurrence In Thai Men, 10 New Cases Per Day, 5 Deaths Per Day, Suggesting Age Over 50, PSA Test And Revealing Foods That Indicate Cancer to the prostate. If found in the early stages, it can be cured.
From the case of “Nui Akarapong Wongintharak”, known as “Nui Kadet”, who died of prostate cancer.
On Dec. 20, Dr Weerawut Imsamran, deputy director general of the Department of Medical Services, said that the prostate is an organ in men, which acts as a sphincter to control urination and produce sperm. Some people mistake it for a testicle. Prostate cancer is made up of abnormal cancer cells that originate in the prostate gland. Found in people over the age of 50, who are increasingly found in Thailand due to entering an aging society. people are living longer The main risk factors are age and genetics. Prostate cancer is the fourth most common cancer among males. According to the Thailand Cancer Registry of the National Cancer Institute 2016-2018, there were 10 new cases of prostate cancer reported per day or 3,755 cases per year and 5 prostate cancer deaths per day or 1,654 cases per year.
Dr. Suphawat Siricupt, Urological Oncology Surgery Specialist National Cancer Institute states prostate cancer symptoms Patients often come with tumor masses pressing on the urethra. Difficulty urinating Chronic urinary tract infection, but in the early stages without symptoms, rectal prostate examination may be performed. along with prostate cancer (PSA) screening at least once a year in men over 50
due to the severity of the disease it may have spread to the lymph nodes it presses on nearby organs pressure on the urethra causing fresh blood in the urine I cannot urinate spread to the bone severe bone pain have a fracture of the spine nerves are compressed to the point that I cannot to walk. and has spread to other internal organs Requires puncture, rectal prostate biopsy (TRUS Biopsy), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), bone marrow nuclear test for treatment planning
Prostate cancer treatment guidelines If detected in the early stages It can be treated with surgery to remove lymph nodes in the prostate and pelvis. Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery or robot-assisted surgery can be performed. Patients heal faster. and less blood loss If there is a risk or you do not want to undergo surgery can choose to use light irradiation which in the initial stages It could also be cured. cases that have spread to the bone and can also reduce pain
“Yal has testosterone-lowering therapy. Because cancer is stimulated and grown by the hormones testosterone, injections to reduce hormones or surgery to remove the testicle make treatment more effective. Chemotherapy is a drug given intravenously to kill cancer cells. It is often used in patients who have not responded to treatment. or spread to other organs The side effects are greater than with other methods,” said Dr. Supawat.
For the prevention of prostate cancer, for example, from a study on the substances present in tomatoes, lycopene is eaten at least 10-30 mg/day. It can reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer. most important Take care of your health and have regular checkups. Prostate cancer treatment for each patient can differ depending on many factors. should consult and ask a doctor jointly consider the treatment suitable for themselves
