The Facts About Prostate Cancer
Submitted by SharpMan Editorial Team on Saturday 16th October 2010- What are risk factors for prostate cancer?
- What are the symptoms?
- Is there any way to prevent it?
You may think you don’t have to worry about prostate cancer, the third most common cause of cancer death among men. You’re wrong. While some sources say that this disease is rarely found in men under 40 years of age, a recent book about prostate cancer prevention asserts that as many as 25% of thirty-something men may have microscopic, latent prostate cancer. Are there any steps you can take now that might help prevent it?
What is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer results from the development of a tumor in the prostate gland, a gland in the male urethra that secretes a substance found in ejaculatory fluid. What causes this condition? Some studies suggest a relationship between high dietary fat intake. Another risk factor is increased testosterone levels. A family history of the disease also increases your risk.
What are the Symptoms of the Illness?
Symptoms include urinary dribbling, retention, hesitancy, and pain, as well as excessive urination and blood in the urine. You should also consult your doctor if you have pain while ejaculating or when having a bowel movement, or if you experience lower back pain. Weight loss, a lack of energy, incontinence and excessive sweating can also be symptoms of prostate cancer.
What are the Available Treatments?
If the tumor is in the early stages, an oncologist may suggest surgery. Other options are chemotherapy, radiation therapy and hormone manipulation. All options have risks and side effects that must be thoroughly discussed with an oncologist.
Interested in Prostate Cancer Prevention? Since high dietary fat has been identified as a potential risk factor, some studies on the prevention of this disease suggest that low-fat diets may stave it off.
In The Prostate Cancer Protection Plan, Dr. Bob Arnot recommends a diet and lifestyle that may help decrease your chances of developing prostate cancer, in addition to making you feel more energetic. And yes, we said lifestyle, which means it’s not diet alone; Dr. Arnot recommend exercise, recipes (see Hobbies That Drive Women Wild: Cooking) and tips on what to order at pizza parlors and fast food restaurants (of course, you can also check out our article Don’t Be a Fast Food Fatty).
This article last updated on Saturday 16th October 2010