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Prostate Cancer: Little-known Symptom During Sex Could Signal 'silent Killer'
Around one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, but symptoms of the deadly disease can be difficult to spot
Symptoms of prostate cancer can appear during sex (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Sports presenter Steve Rider has urged men to get checked for prostate cancer after he was diagnosed with the cruel disease eight weeks ago.
The 73-year-old will undergo surgery this weekend (Saturday 14), confessing that he feels "very grateful". Speaking to BBC Breakfast, he said: "I'm a total convert to getting yourself checked early and getting the diagnosis done early and getting remedial measures in place as soon as possible."
Around 144 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every day in the UK, while an alarming 12,000 Brits are killed by the devastating condition every year. If diagnosed at the earliest stage, almost everyone will survive their prostate cancer for five years or more, notes Cancer Research UK.
While prostate cancer rarely causes obvious symptoms during the early stages, health experts have highlighted a few signs that could signal something is wrong, including painful ejaculation. According to Prostate Cancer News Today, pain during ejaculation is linked to the blockage caused by cancer growth in the prostate.
It adds: "The tumours start to pressure the nearby organs and tissues, causing the pain." As the disease advances, it can spread to the pelvis, lower back, ribs, or upper thighs, and in the bones of those areas.
John Hopkins Medicine have highlighted the other symptoms that can present during sex, such as:
It can also cause noticeable changes when you go to the toilet, explains the NHS. These can include:
Needing to pee more frequently, often during the night
Needing to rush to the toilet
Difficulty in starting to pee (hesitancy)
Straining or taking a long time while peeing
Weak flow
Feeling that your bladder has not emptied fully
If you are experiencing any symptoms listed above, you should visit a GP as soon as possible. The NHS adds: "It's much more likely to be prostate enlargement, but it's important to rule out cancer.
Who's at risk of prostate cancer?Mr Petr Holy, leading urologist at Men's Health Clinic in Kingston, told the Mirror that it's important to know about your risk, as some people will be more prone to the disease. He said: "Black men, men over 50, or men who have a family history of prostate cancer are more at risk."
He added: "But there are a few tests to find out if you have an issue with your prostate including a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test, and a digital rectal examination (DRE). Before any of these tests your GP will explain them and it's up to you whether you have them or not. So there is nothing to fear by making an initial inquiry with your doctor. If these tests show anything unusual, you will be referred to a specialist."
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. While causes of prostate cancer are largely unknown, certain factors can affect your chances such as a family history of the disease and lifestyle habits.
The urologist has encouraged men to book a health check-up, as around four in 10 cases are diagnosed with the 'silent killer' at a later stage. He said: "Getting health check-ups could be a low priority. But in the same way children get into their back-to-school routine, men need to make sure they are routinely checking their health so they don't miss something important."
Prostate Cancer: Men Should Never Ignore 'silent Killer' Symptom That Strikes At Night
Research by King Edward VII's Hospital has found 43 percent of men would avoid seeing a doctor if they had a symptom of prostate cancer, which kills 12,000 Brits every year
Around 28% of men frequently get out of bed at night to have a wee (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
As prostate cancer referrals in England soar to record high, experts have warned Brits about the red flag symptom that can be easily overlooked.
Researchers from King Edward VII's Hospital have found that 28 percent of men frequently get out of bed at night to have a wee, but only one fifth of those who urinate at least three times are aware that this could signal a problem with their prostate. According to the NHS, prostate cancer does not usually cause any symptoms until the cancer has grown large enough to put pressure on the urethra - the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the penis.
This encourages frequent urination that often occurs during the night, also known as nocturia. Around 29 percent of those who regularly wee during the night blame the interruption on 'old age', while 21 percent put it down to excessive drinking of water before bed. Concerningly, more than half say they suffer from a symptom which could indicate a problem with their prostate, yet around 43 percent would avoid seeing a doctor.
Common prostate cancer symptomsThe NHS has highlighted the full list of common symptoms to watch out for, these include:
Needing to pee more frequently, often during the night
Needing to rush to the toilet
Difficulty in starting to pee (hesitancy)
Straining or taking a long time while peeing
Weak flow
Feeling that your bladder has not emptied fully
Dribbling after you finish urinating
Blood in urine or blood in semen
If you are experiencing any symptoms listed above, you should visit a GP as soon as possible. The NHS adds: "It's much more likely to be prostate enlargement, but it's important to rule out cancer." Prostate Cancer UK warns that around 52,000 Brits are diagnosed with the devastating disease every year, while one man dies from it every 45 minutes.
It is often labelled a 'silent killer' as the disease doesn't present any early symptoms due to the way the cancer grows. If prostate cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, the chances of survival are generally good, but around four in 10 cases are diagnosed at a later stage.
King Edward VII's Hospital is urging men to visit a doctor if they notice any unusual changes. Caroline Moore, at King Edward VII's Hospital, said: "We are used to seeing men with a wide range of symptoms that they mind find embarrassing – so there really is nothing that can shock us. It's important that men who are struggling with an issue with pain, delayed or frequent weeing to see their GP at their earliest convenience.
She added: "Most of the time it will be caused by something harmless that can be fixed by a change in lifestyle, such as drinking less alcohol or caffeine. When there is a more serious problem at play, such as an enlarged prostate or cancer, we have a wide variety of diagnostic and treatment tools available, such as a state-of-the-art HoLEP technique which can help manage an enlarged prostate, or focal therapies for prostate cancer, such as High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound (HIFU) or Nano Knife."
How to reduce your risk of prostate cancerProstate cancer is most commonly diagnosed in older men, particularly those over 75 years of age. There is a higher risk for those with a family history and those from an African-Caribbean ethnicity.
However, the Mayo Clinic suggests following a healthy lifestyle can help to lower your risk of the disease. This includes consuming a balanced, low-fat diet, packed with colourful fruits and vegetables.
You might also want to consider restricting your intake of dairy products because some research papers found that men who ate a lot of these foods had the highest risk of prostate cancer.
Where to locate the prostateAccording to Medical News Today, the prostate is located between the base of the penis and the rectum, which is the passage that leads to the anus. The prostate sits around two inches inside the rectum.
A person can insert a clean, lubricated finger into the anus, with the finger pointing toward the navel, writes the medical site. The prostate is sensitive to pressure.
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