09 Jul Prostate Cancer
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Prostate cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in men worldwide, and the 4th most common cancer in Filipino men. The risk of prostate cancer increases with age, about 6 out of 10 cases are diagnosed in men 65 years old and older. The disease usually progresses slowly with symptoms observed only when in advanced stage.
Symptoms
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- Difficulty urinating
- Weak flow of urine
- Need to urinate more often especially at night
- Feeling of incomplete emptying of bladder
- Blood in urine or semen
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- Erectile dysfunction
- Pain in hips, back and chest when cancer spreads to bones
- Numbness or weakness of legs and feet, loss of bladder and bowel control as cancer causes pressure on the spinal cord.
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Prevention
- Eat a healthy diet that includes a variety of vegetables and fruits
- Be physically active
- Maintain a healthy weight
Consult a doctor for further advise and evaluation if you are 50 y/o and older or have a family history of prostate cancer or have symptoms of prostate cancer.
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