from the case of an actor who died of prostate cancer The evil cancer that every man shouldn’t overlook. When abnormal conditions occur, a doctor should be consulted. Prostate cancer can be detected quickly have a chance to heal and can return to normal life
Dr. Wirawut Imsamran, Deputy Director General of Medical Services Department He said the prostate is a male organ that acts as a sphincter by controlling urination. and create sperm. Some people mistake it for a testicle. Prostate cancer is an abnormal cancer cell that occurs in the prostate gland It is found in people over the age of 50, increasingly found in Thailand due to the entry into an aging society where people are living longer . The main risk factors are age and genetics. As for prostate cancer, it is currently the 4th most common cancer in males. From data from the Thailand Cancer Registry of the National Cancer Institute (Cancer in Thailand Vol.X (2016-2018), National Cancer Institute, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health), reporting 10 new cases of prostate cancer per day o 3,755 cases per year 5 prostate cancer lives per day or 1,654 cases per year
Dr. Supawat Siricupt, Urological Oncology Surgery Specialist National Cancer Institute added that Prostate cancer symptoms Patients often come with tumor masses that press on the urethra. Difficulty urinating Chronic urinary tract infection, but in the early stages without any symptoms, rectal prostate examination may be performed. along with screening for prostate cancer (prostate specific antigen; PSA) at least once a year in men over 50 due to the severity of the disease it may have spread to lymph nodes pressure on nearby organs pressure on the urethra causing urinating fresh blood, unable to urinate it has spread to the bone severe bone pain have a fracture of the spine Nerves are compressed to the point that I cannot walk. and has spread to other internal organs for diagnosis Requires a rectal prostate biopsy (TRUS biopsy), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and nuclear bone marrow biopsy. for treatment planning for prostate cancer treatment guidelines If detected in the early stages It can be cured by surgery to remove lymph nodes in the prostate and pelvis. There are currently many advances. Able to perform endoscopic surgery with small incisions (laparoscopic surgery) or robot-assisted surgery. (robotic assisted surgery), in which the patient recovers more quickly. and less blood loss Sometimes, if the patient is at risk of surgery or does not want surgery He may choose to use the light irradiation method. (Radiotherapy), which can be cured even in the early stages. As for cases that have spread to the bone, it can also help reduce pain. Testosterone-lowering treatment Because cancer is stimulated and grown by testosterone hormones, hormone-lowering injections or surgery to remove the testicle can make treatment more effective Chemotherapy is a drug given intravenously to kill cells cancerous. It is often used in patients who have not responded to the above treatments. or has spread to other organs. The side effects of treatment are more than other methods.
For the prevention of prostate cancer it is enough to have a few, such as the study of the substances present in tomatoes. Especially a substance called Lycopene if you take at least 10-30 mg/day. It can reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer. and most importantly Health Care and Ongoing Checkups Prostate cancer treatment for each patient can differ depending on many factors. Patients should consult and inquire with their physician. jointly consider the treatment suitable for themselves You can study more information via https://www.nci.go.th/th/cpg/TextBook%20prostate cancer.pdf And you can follow more cancer information from the National Cancer Institute on the Cancer Awareness website http://allaboutcancer.nci.go.th/ Cancer fake news website https://thaicancernews.nci.go.th/_v2/ and Line: NCI knows how to fight cancer
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