New Ideas about Prostate Health
 

According to the World Health Organization, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and the sixth most frequent cause of death among males worldwide. Prostate cancer affects mostly patients above 50 years of age and most commonly targets the prostate’s peripheral zone. The mortality rate is relatively low, especially if it is diagnosed early. Statistically, fifteen percent of men have prostate cancer during their life, but only 3% die from it.   Another prostate problem that is common in men is BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia.

BPH is not a precursor to prostate cancer but every man should be aware of symptoms related to prostate problems, which would include:

             -needing to urinate more frequently, often during the night

            -needing to rush to the toilet

            -difficulty in starting to pee (hesitancy)

            -straining or taking a long time while peeing

            -weak flow

            -feeling that your bladder has not emptied fully

            -blood in urine or blood in semen

            -having low testosterone

Diagnosing the prostate