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5 Signs Of Prostate Cancer You Shouldn't Ignore

One of the most prevalent malignancies in men, particularly as they age, is prostate cancer. Prostate cancer can have a variety of symptoms, some of which are obvious, while others can be missed or mistaken for less serious conditions. It is essential to identify these subtle signs to receive early detection and efficient treatment.According to the Lancet Commission, the number of cases of prostate cancer is projected to triple and the number of deaths to grow by 85% between 2020 and 2040, making it a major global health concern.Early detection and treatment are important, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where most of this increase is projected to occur. The course of prostate cancer is slow over several years. Until the condition has gotten big enough to be detected, most men ignore the symptoms. Nonetheless, the probability of a successful course of treatment is increased by identifying the early signs of prostate cancer.

Having trouble urinating Having trouble urinating is one of the most common early indicators of prostate cancer. Weak urine flow, frequent urination (especially at night), or the feeling that the bladder isn't emptying are possible symptoms of this. These symptoms arise from the prostate's ability to press against the urethra when it is big or tumorous, restricting it and making urination difficult.

Blood in semen or urine According to Dr. Rahul Wagh, Consultant: Surgical Oncology, Manipal Hospital, Baner, Pune, "Blood in the urine or semen (hematuria or hemospermia) can be concerning and shouldn't ever be ignored. While there are other probable causes for similar symptoms, prostate cancer is a possibility, so one should be checked out right away."

Pain or discomfort Prostate cancer can be indicated by chronic pain or discomfort in the thighs, lower back, or pelvic area. The malignancy can spread to bones or other tissues, causing this discomfort. Unfortunately, bone pain might not appear until the cancer grows beyond the prostate gland, so men need to be aware of other symptoms and get help if they have unexplained bone pain.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) The inability to obtain or sustain an erection strong enough for sexual activity is known as erectile dysfunction (ED). Along with being a symptom of underlying medical disorders like prostate cancer, ED can also be brought on by several other reasons, like stress, anxiety, or vascular problems. Problems with erectile function may arise from prostate cancer's impact on the nerves and blood vessels in the pelvic region. Men who get ED regularly should see their doctor to rule out any serious core reasons.

Weight loss and fatigue Sudden weight loss and persistent fatigue may indicate that cancer is being actively fought by the body. These symptoms could be an immediate manifestation of the malignancy, or they could be a systemic reaction to the disease. Such symptoms call for a careful medical checkup and should not be ignored.

Treatment options in the new era Treatment options for prostate cancer patients differ based on the disease's stage and severity. Prostatectomy and other similar surgical procedures entail the excision of the prostate gland and can be carried out with the use of robotic surgery or other minimally invasive methods. Chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiation therapy are examples of non-surgical treatments. Active surveillance, which entails keeping a careful eye on the disease and only treating it if it advances, is often a possibility for early-stage cancer.By helping to identify the most appropriate course of treatment—immunotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or radiation—based on a patient's genetic profile, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are transforming the way that prostate cancer is treated. AI can help develop molecular treatments that target specific genetic alterations in the cancer cells of a given subgroup when the original treatment is insufficient for them. This allows for more individualised approaches to treatment.

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Signs, Symptoms Of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia

KUTV — Have you ever heard of BPH? Otherwise known as benign prostate hyperplasia.

BPH is a common condition where the prostate gland enlarges as men age, causing urinary symptoms such as frequent or urgent need to urinate, difficulty starting or stopping urination, and weak urine flow.

While not cancerous, BPH can significantly impact quality of life.

Dr. O'Hara and Andrea Slack spoke to Kari about about BPH symptoms and where you can go to get help for this condition.

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HealthWatch: A PSA For Prostate Cancer

Green Bay, Wis. (WFRV) – No signs, no symptoms: That's often how prostate cancer starts. The warning signs often come when it's too late.

"Really it's a boring story, I didn't have any symptoms, I went to a yearly exam, and my primary doctor suggested maybe this year, I need to start doing a yearly PSA test," Andrew Moore recalled.

Moore lives in Ephraim, and after one of those PSA tests, his life would change.

"That's the really important thing about prostate cancer screening, is that there really are no symptoms," said Dr. Heather Stefaniak, a urological surgeon at Aurora BayCare Medical Center.

"The only way we have of knowing that it's there is an elevated PSA, which is prostate-specific antigen, it's a protein that the prostate makes," said Dr. Stefaniak.

At his routine check-up last fall, Moore's PSA blood test revealed extremely high PSA levels. After a biopsy, Moore was diagnosed with intermediate-grade prostate cancer at age 53.

That's when he was connected with Dr. Stefaniak at Aurora BayCare Medical Center.

"She went over the procedure and my choices and from there, I chose to have surgery," Moore recalled. "She was very good with telling me about the procedure and answering all my questions. She went over the pre- and post-op plan so that could potentially help, so then I could focus on that instead of the cancer," Moore said.

Moore underwent a robotic prostatectomy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove the prostate. He'll still have regular PSA tests for the next 10 years, but now he's cancer-free.

And while catching it early is important, so is dispelling some of the stigma surrounding prostate cancer.

"People say, 'Oh I'll die with prostate cancer rather than from prostate cancer,"' Dr. Stefaniak said. "Well, when you're 52-years-old, have intermediate prostate cancer, have 30-plus years of life (left), prostate cancer will cause you a problem if you don't do anything," she said.

Moore hopes more men will look out for this silent killer, too.

"I would tell them don't just go to the doctor when you're feeling sick or have some sort of symptoms. Find a doctor, go to them every year, and listen to their suggestions because you may have a problem and it might get caught early," said Moore.

To learn more about prostate cancer treatment options, visit Aurora BayCare's website.

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