Prostate cancer is the most common cancer amongst men over 60. However 70% of men do not what the prostate gland is. This article deals with the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer - The Most Common Cancer in Men
March is Prostate Cancer Awareness month, so what better time to talk about this disease which kills one man every hour. It is the most common cancer in men, with 35,000 being diagnosed each year, yet research shows that 70% do not know what the prostate is. Here we give you a guide on the symptoms of prostate cancer and how it is diagnosed that are available for prostate cancer.
What are the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer?
The following may be signs of prostate cancer:
- A weak urine flow
- Needing to urinate more often, especially at night
- A feeling that your bladder has not emptied properly
- Difficulty starting to pass urine
- Dribbling urine
- Needing to rush to the toilet, so that you may even leak urine sometimes
- New pain in the lower back, hips or pelvis
- Problems getting or keeping an erection
- Blood in the urine or semen - but this is very rare
How is prostate cancer diagnosed?
Blood test
To check for PSA (prostate specific antigen). If it is slightly raised it is more likely to indicate benign prostate disease, but the higher the level, the more likely it is to be cancer.
Rectal examination
To examine the prostate gland and check for abnormal thickening.
Rectal ultrasound
A small ultrasound probe is put into the back passage to get a clear picture of the prostate. This is a quick procedure and is uncomfortable rather than painful.
Needle biopsy
If a problem has been found, a fine needle is put along the ultrasound probe to take a tissue sample. Your doctor will give you a local anesthetic and it will be done as an outpatient procedure.
Benenden Healthcare, a not for profit healthcare backup offers its members financial help to support the cost of living with diseases such as prostate cancer. Benenden also offers its members regular health screenings so that diseases like prostate cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage.
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