The risk of developing prostate cancer increases with age, as the risk of developing it at the age of 80 increases by 50%, and the earlier this disease is diagnosed, the better the treatment, but it is still necessary to pay attention to the first symptoms.

In an article published by the French newspaper "Le Figaro", it was stated that prostate cancer is the first male cancer in France, and the incidence of it exceeds both lung and colon cancer.

The newspaper explains that at the age of 80, one in two men suffers from this disease, and if all men live 100 years, almost all of them will develop this tumor, assures Professor Alexandre de la Tel, urologist at Henri Mondor Hospital in Creteil.

And the paper shows that if this cancer is very common, it is also the type with the best prognosis, as 93% of infected men live 5 years after diagnosis, and most importantly, when treated at an early stage, it remains necessary to listen to the first symptoms of treatment as soon as possible. Maybe.

Prostate cancer and urinary tract problems

The newspaper pointed out that it is primarily related to urinary disorders, and Professor de la Tay says that the prostate is a gland that surrounds the urethra, the duct that carries urine from the bladder to the outside, and the appearance of a tumor can choke the urethra a little, and this may cause difficulty in controlling urination, The need to go to the toilet frequently day and night, the feeling of not completely emptying the bladder or leaking urine, or having blood in the urine are all signs that should prompt you to consult your GP.

Prostate cancer and difficulty ejaculation

The newspaper points out that a prostate tumor can also appear in the form of difficulty ejaculating, as 99% of the volume of semen comes from the secretions of the prostate, and the rest consists of sperm produced in the testicles. Therefore, ejaculation disorder must necessarily lead to the need to look for a prostate problem, but it does not play any role in the erection.


What are the necessary examinations for the prostate?

The newspaper explains that to confirm prostate cancer, a test can be performed "PSA" or prostate-specific antigen, a protein made by prostate cells, and works to thin the semen and thus enhance the movement of sperm, and its concentration can be detected by a simple blood test ;

Its normal level should be less than or equal to 4 nanograms per milliliter of blood, and a significant increase in this rate may mean that there are more cells making PSA, and thus prostate cells multiply.

A prostate biopsy can also be done, in which a fine needle is inserted into the prostate through the rectum to remove parts of the gland for microscopic analysis.

A tumor is not always malignant

Confirming the presence of cancer does not necessarily mean that the situation is serious, and Professor de la Tay points out that in half of the cases these are tumors that are less dangerous, develop very slowly and have little or no effect on life expectancy, and if treatment is necessary, the result is very convincing in general. public.

The professor added that 80% of cases are treated with simple surgery, that is, by removing the prostate.

The article emphasized that the prognosis for prostate cancer is very good;

With a 5-year survival rate of over 90%, prostate cancer deaths continued to decline between 1990 and 2018;

At an annual rate of 2.8%, this is due to the improvement of treatments and the role of screening, so it is possible to diagnose some types of cancer at an early stage, thus increasing their curability.