No. 4 Prostate Cancer for Men How is your prostate?
Sep 03, 2024
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According to the National Cancer Information Center's incidence status by carcinoma, the number of prostate cancer cases in 2021 was 18,697, the fourth highest among male cancers after lung cancer, stomach cancer, and colon cancer. In addition, as of 2018, it was found to be the second most common cancer among men aged 65 or older in Korea.
The prostate, one of the male reproductive organs, is a small spring surrounding the urethra under the bladder, approximately the size of a walnut. It functions to produce some semen through prostate fluid, such as controlling acidity and increasing sperm motility so that sperm can survive.
Malignant tumors in the prostate and the periphery of the prostate are called prostate cancer. Although the exact cause has not been identified so far, the incidence rate is high after the 50s, and elderly, family history, male hormones, obesity, westernized diet, chronic urinary tract infection, and diabetes are considered risk factors.
Depending on the degree of progression, it is classified into local cancer, local advanced cancer, and metastatic cancer, and the survival rate is high when diagnosed early in the local cancer stage.
However, most of them do not show symptoms in the early stages, and the cancer has progressed considerably or is accompanied by prostate hypertrophy, so they often visit the urology department due to symptoms such as urinary pressure, urinary obstruction, frequent urination, and hematuria.
Seo Young-eun, director of the Department of Urology at Daedong Hospital, said, "In Korea, national checkups are actively conducted according to age or gender for early detection of diseases, and women sometimes think that prostate-related tests are also included in men because breast and cervical cancer are included. Unfortunately, it is not included so far, so if you are in your 50s or older or have a family history, you should visit the Department of Urology and conduct a blood prostate-specific antigen test (PSA)."
The Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) is a test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigens through a small amount of blood and checks the level of proteins produced in the prostate. In general, less than 4.0 ng/mL is considered normal, and if abnormal, rigid bowel resin tests, rigid bowel ultrasound tests, and prostate biopsy are performed under the judgment of medical staff to check prostate cancer, prostate hypertrophy, and prostatitis.
To prevent prostate cancer, it is recommended that men aged 50 or older conduct an annual blood prostate-specific antigen test, and if you have a family history, it is recommended to check your health condition through active examination from the age of 40.
In addition, avoid foods high in calories or high in animal fat, and consume enough fruits and vegetables rich in dietary fiber and antioxidants. It is recommended to choose an exercise that suits your physical strength to maintain an appropriate weight by having regular exercise habits, and to quit smoking and abstain from alcohol.
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