Symptoms and Risk Factors of Prostate Cancer

According to the National Cancer Institute, prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among men in the United States. In fact, one in six men is diagnosed with cancer of prostate.

Men with certain risk factors are more likely to develop the disease than others.

Published data suggest that one of the most important factors in the treatment of prostate cancer is early diagnosis and precise treatment performed by experienced surgeons. We have one of the most experienced teams in urological cancer that demonstrates our commitment to providing first-class treatment and the most effective treatment options currently available to our patients.

However, before a treatment plan is determined, it is important to understand the disease and evaluate all available options.

• Prostate cancer is 1 in every 6 men
• Approximately 220,000 patients receive diagnosis of this disease in the next year in the U.S.
• With early diagnosis and treatment, survival rates are over 90%
• You can restore early continence and potency and the latest medical advances make it more likely.

Risk factors

• Age: Age is the main risk factor for prostate cancer and the disease is rare in men under 45 years of age, however, with the advance of screenings, prostate cancer has already been diagnosed and treated in our institution in men up to 30 years old. The probability of developing this disease increases greatly with age. In the United States, most men with cancer of prostate have more than 65 years.
• Family history: The risk is higher if his father or brother has had prostate cancer.
• Race: This disease is more common in African-Americans than in white men, including white men than in Hispanics, but it less common in Asians and American Indians.
• Certain prostate changes: Men with cells classified as high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia may present greater risk of cancer. Such changes have prostate cells under the microscope.
• Diet: Some studies suggest that men who consume a diet high in animal fat or meat may have a higher risk of cancer. Men who consume a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may have a lower risk.

Symptoms

In general, patients have no symptoms in the early stages of prostate cancer, but any urinary problem should be examined by a doctor. Contact your doctor if you experience any of the following changes:

• Need to urinate frequently, especially at night
• Weak urine flow
• Flow of urine and begins to (or is difficult to start or stop)
• Pain or burning during urination
• Blood in urine and semen
• Low back pain, hip and thighs
• Difficulty in erection