What is the prostate gland?
The prostate gland is a part of a male genital organ that has the function of producing lubricant and semen. However, the gland with cancer becomes one of the 10 most common cancer in Thai men.In an early time, the prostate cancer had become a number 9th disease compared to other types of cancer. But in the past ten years. The number of patients has been increasing until now, and recently moved to number 4 on the list.
The cause of prostate cancer.
The initial symptoms which indicate that a man may have prostate cancer is a feeling of going to urinate urgently in the night. Including having urinary incontinence due to cancer growth, which it also blocks the urinary tract. And that causing urinary obstruction after. Also, feeling sore around the back area. Moreover, some patients may have the opposite symptoms as being unable to urinate according to the tumor grows larger and it squeezes the urethra not to be in a function. At the initial stage of disease, the cancerous tumor is going to be small and located only in the prostate gland. If a person receives an inspection quickly the doctor can diagnose the symptoms accurately. Which they can be cured by surgical removal.
The initial symptoms of prostate cancer.
On the other hand, if the cancer is spread, a doctor may provide patients the elimination or reduction of testosterone. In order to prevent the hormone from stimulating the growth of cancer cells. The side effects can be nausea, vomiting, breast enlargement, sexual desire decreasing. And they may cause a danger to the liver as well, but this case is rarely found. However, some patients may have less bone strength.
How to prevent prostate cancer
According to the medical term, there is no confirmation of what is an exact cause of this disease. But statistics show that the prostate cancer usually occurs in men age 50-60 years old and the disease is more commonly found in western blacks. It is assumed that the cause of this disease may be linked to genetics or eating habits. Including men whose family members had a history of prostate cancer in the past. Which they are considered having a higher risk of disease than average people, should regularly receive a health check-up. As well as keep exercising, avoiding stress, non-smoking, and self-care by avoiding foods that increase the rate of prostate cancer. Such as red meat, Steak with a marbling, high-fat foods. also grilled food. However, they become more popular among Thais.
Prostate cancer can be detected if you notice any abnormalities and promptly see a doctor
Many people have died of prostate cancer. Because they overlook to the disorder within the body. Which may cause by the misconception of having the symptoms at an older age is normal especially with their urinary system. Accordingly, they may also not think of any warning signs.
In the beginning, the symptoms are unclearly shown. A doctor will diagnose with the digital rectal examination by inserting fingers into the prostate gland. If there is a rough or hard epithelium , there may be a risk of prostate cancer. However, there is also blood tests provided by the doctor to see prostatic specific antigen. Generally, normal PSA blood levels in a human body has 0-4 ng / ml, but if the PSA blood levels are more than 4 ng / ml. A person may have prostate cancer, prostatitis or normal prostate enlargement. In conclusion, If there is a risk. The doctor will remove some tissue to make sure what disease patients are having and continue a treatment appropriately.
