Here's How to Recognize and Prevent Prostate Cancer

Here's How to Recognize and Prevent Prostate Cancer

The last ten years , an increase in the prevalence of prostate cancer is very sharp . " Between 50 to 260 percent increase , " said urologist and oncologist from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia , Prof. Dr. Rainy Umbas .

The prostate gland is the name of the shape wrapped by muscles fibers . " It is in the male pelvis , " says Rainy .

The function of the prostate is a reproductive function for men . The prostate makes a fluid to nourish sperm . The shape is not too big , but its function is vital . " It could pose a big problem though is small like this , " he told Reuters in the " Identify and Beware of Prostate Cancer " in Jakarta .

The problem will arise if the prostate gland is small it mutate and begin to grow out of control , which is called prostate cancer . Before the stage of the cancer , the prostate is also frequently encountered problems and disorders . When a young age , when men often experience stress , often experience inflammation of the prostate called prostatitis .

Enlarged prostate can also , however, do not undergo malignant . " It's called benign prostate enlargement , " he said . The most serious problem is when it has experienced prostate cancer stage . Here means the cancer growth can no longer be controlled .

The experts can not mention the exact cause of prostate cancer . What is clear , according to Rainy , the disease is not contagious . " However , it could be due to heredity , although small , only about five percent of it , " he said .

In addition , many patients who undergo prostate cancer , the doctor came in a state that is already too late . " They come already severe , so it can not be treated with the maximum , " he said .

Since young
Cancer , according to urologist , Dr. Aru Wisaksono Sudoyo , is the leading cause of death . This disease , according to him , many suffered by people living in developing countries , especially in people who do not avoid harmful foods , food carcinogenic . This carcinogenic foods , for example is a food that contains formaldehyde, rhodamine dye , as well as other harmful substances commonly mixed with food .

Cancer is often not detected its presence . According to Aru , cancer takes 15 to 20 years to develop. For that to avoid this disease , should start getting healthy life at the age of 20 years . "Thirty percent of cancers can be prevented in real terms because the cause is an error in the diet , " he said .

Prostate cancer growth slow. Therefore, to avoid this disease , the adam should be aware and be careful with his lifestyle . Some things that make this prostate cancer risk is greater lifestyle factors . People who are fond of eating high-fat foods , the higher the risk of developing cancer .

Not just a food problem . According Rainy Umbas , lack of sunlight can also increase the risk . Exposure to heavy metals and carcinogenic substances can also increase the risk of this . " Clearly , the hit is usually men over 50 years , " he said . Previous family history can also be a risk factor for the disease , but not too high . Some particular race could also cause higher risk of this disease .

In addition to risk factors , there are also some things that the limiting factor is mengganasnya prostate cancer . By eating lots of green tea , antioxidants from fruits , are also foods that contain lots of lycopene , such as tomatoes , will inhibit the development of cancer . " It is also able to eat a lot of soy and its products such as tofu , tempeh , soy milk , " he said .

two symptoms
There are two symptoms of prostate cancer to indicate this , the symptoms are not severe abnormalities and severe . Severe at that stage yet , there are some disorders that begin to appear when the male urination . For example, is often wake up at night just to urinate . In addition , during the day , frequent urination up many times .

The patients also feel radiant urine began to weaken . " Sometimes often ngeder , " Rainy said . Other symptoms , this is a feel if it's not depleted urine , not tampias .

For severe symptoms , usually there is blood coming out while urinating or being issued sperm . In addition, patients also often experience erectile dysfunction and lower limbs getting weaker .

In addition, patients also often experience pain in the bones . Among other things , the spine , hip , and groin . Finding the appropriate experience symptoms that are sufficient to immediately see a doctor .