Know About Prostate Cancer

Strick out PROSTATE The number of cases of Prostate cancer was even higher in these countries -About 238,590 new cases of prostate cancer were diagnosed in 2013. About 29,720 men died of prostate cancer in 2013. -About 1 man in 6 was diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. -The average age at diagnosis is 67. -Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American men. -About 1 man in 36 dies from prostate cancer. 40 50 65 PROSTATE CANCER IS VERY RARE IN MEN THE LIKELIHOOD OF DEVELOPING 2 OUT OF EVERY 3 CASES YOUNGER THAN 40 PROSTATE CANCER RISES RAPIDLY OF PROSTATE CANCER ARE FOUND IN MEN AFTER 50 OVER 65 RISK INCREASES ALL MEN ARE AT RISK WITH AGE. FOR PROSTATE CANCER THE LIKELIHOOD OF DEVELOPING PROSTATE CANCER RISES RAPIDLY AFTER 50 AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN ARE AT GREATER RISK OF DEVELOPING PROSTATE CANCER PROSTATE CANCER RISK IS MORE THAN DOUBLED FOR MEN WITH A FAMILY HISTORY (FATHER OR BROTHER) 300000 New Cases 250000 Deaths 200000 150000 100000 50000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Hit a Homer: Don't Ignore SymptomsS Typically no Symptoms until it has spread outside the prostate Some Symptoms that might indicate prostate cancer or other diseases or disorders include: A NEED TO URINATE BLOOD IN THE URINE OR SEMEN DIFFICULTY PAINFUL OR BURNING FREQUENTLY, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT STARTING URINATION URINATION PAIN IN THE HIPS, BACK, RIBS OR OTHER AREAS WEAKNESS OR NUMBNESS IN THE TROUBLE GETTING AN ERECTION LEGS OR FEET If you have any symptoms that concern you, don't delay in contacting your health care provider to discuss them. IT'S IMPORTANT TO SPEAK WITH YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT WHERHER YOU SHOULD GET A PSA TEST AND DISCUSS WHAT THE RESULTS COULD MEAN Digital rectal exam (DRE) This test sometimes reveals possible cancer when PSA test results are normal. cailin That's why both are usually performed. If your test results arouse suspicion you may need to undergo further tests to see if the cause is cancer or Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) A simple blood test something else. 7 Steps To A Healthy Prostate Exercise Regularly 2 Maintain a Healthy Prostate Diet 3 Keep Yourself Warm Stay Informed and Visit Your Doctor Take Prostate Supplements 6. Have More Sex Avoid Over Consumption of Alcohol Source : http://www.planetayurveda.com/prostate-enlargement.htm www.lef.org/magazine/mag2013/dec2013_Prostate-Cancer-Prevention-Controversy_01.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostate http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/prostate