Al-Marsad newspaper: The world celebrates Men’s Day on 19 November every year. The day established by the Committee for Affronting Youth and Adult Issues aims to honor and value the role of men in society and uphold gender equality.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common diseases faced by men.
And about some unusual facts about prostate cancer that many may not know:
1. Prostate cancer mainly survives men: The survival rate for this cancer is high compared to other types of cancer. Doctors say that 95% of all prostate cancer cases are caught while the cancer is still there. inside the prostate, thus making it easier to identify At least 99 percent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer live for at least 5 years after diagnosis, so early diagnosis is key to treatment, according to “timesnownews” .
2. Prostate cancer also affects young people: Doctors emphasize that in men younger than 40 the cancer is more aggressive, spreads faster and is more difficult to treat, therefore any change in routine should be reported immediately to the doctor and an appropriate examination should be carried out.
3. Prostate cancer symptoms are similar to many other conditions: Prostate cancer symptoms are very common and can resemble the symptoms of a UTI or any other infection, and some men don’t show any symptoms at all, so it’s hard to detect up to stage where the cancer has spread aggressively.
4. Can be hereditary: Although age and lifestyle contribute to the development of prostate cancer, studies have reported that it can also be hereditary. A mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene has been shown to lead to prostate cancer.
5. Lifestyle is a big risk: An unhealthy lifestyle and diet can increase the chance of developing prostate cancer. Research indicates that a healthy, balanced diet can reduce the risk of various diseases, including cancer to the prostate.
