The prostate is the second leading cause of cancer among males in large Indian cities and after 50 years of men face these problems, it cannot be ignored. The symptoms make it difficult to differentiate whether it is prostate cancer or a benign prostate condition. Here are some of its myths
With the massive rise in the elderly population that is growing by the day, prostate problems are becoming a major concern but people are unaware of the severity of the situation and believe that prostate is just a natural occurrence with age. The prostate is the second leading cause of cancer among males in large Indian cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Pune and Thiruvananthapuram, the third leading cause of cancer in cities like Bangalore and Mumbai and it is among the top ten leading causes of cancer in the rest of the population.
Despite significant advances in healthcare, around 60 – 65% of prostate cancers that doctors encounter on a regular basis are in stage 4 because they are detected at a later stage. If we get routine check-ups, it is conceivable that health experts can diagnose it in the early stages and men can be cured.
Symptoms:
Prostate cancer is on the rise, and the symptoms make it difficult to differentiate whether it is cancer prostate or a benign prostate condition. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ramesh K Juvekar, Urologist, Andrologist, Reconstructive and Transplant Surgeon at Mumbai Central's Wockhardt Hospitals, revealed that the patient with symptoms of prostatic obstruction usually presents:
Normal PSA is sometimes said to rule out prostate cancer, but roughly 25% of prostate cancers have normal PSA.
- It is widely assumed that once a person has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, there is no cure. However, it can be very easily cured, and patients suffering from stage four cancer also can have a meaningful life. However, if detected early on, it can be completely cured using various new techniques and robotic surgery.
He said, “As doctors, we would always advise our patients to have a routine check-up for their prostate health and awareness and get it cured if there are any problems.” Dr Ramesh K Juvekar shared some facts about prostate problems which cannot be ignored:
1. An enlarged prostate – An enlarged prostate is common in men over 50 years. This condition is when the prostate gets bigger as you get older. It is sometimes called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or benign prostatic enlargement (BPE). It is not cancer and there are ways to treat it. BPH can co-exist with CA Prostate. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder.
2. Prostatitis – Prostate inflammation- this is kind of a urinary tract infection in men. This infection is rarely serious but consulting a Urologist is important.
3. Prostate cancer - Prostate cancer is most common among men, together accounting for nearly one-third of all male cancers (reference). The growth of cells is controlled in the body. Dead cells are replaced in an orderly manner. If the cells grow in an un-uncontrolled manner inside the prostate, this can lead to cancer.
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