Experts warn of some of the biggest red flags for deadly prostate cancer. They explained that this particular type of disease can go unnoticed for many years because it usually develops very slowly. , since many symptoms are subtle and difficult to recognize, doctors emphasize that if you notice any changes in urination, you should seek help immediately.
- Prostate cancer often develops very slowly and remains unnoticed for a long time.
- This type of cancer arises in the outer part of the prostate outside the urethra.
- The most common occurrence of prostate cancer is in older men.
- Experts warn that the disease often has no symptoms until it has spread.
Prostate cancer usually originates in the outer part of this organ, so it does not initially affect the urethra until the tumor grows or spreads. It occurs most often in older men aged 75 and over. The risk depends on age, genetics, lifestyle and the presence of other associated diseases.
In a post to mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) highlighted the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. “This disease often develops slowly, so symptoms may not appear for many years. If something is not right, do not wait and contact your doctor,” the institution said in a statement.
Prostate cancer often develops unnoticed. (illustrative photo)
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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
Doctors emphasize that you should pay attention to these three main symptoms:
- increased need to urinate,
- straining to urinate
- a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied.
However, there are other warning signs that you should not ignore, such as:
- weak stream of urine,
- frequent urination during the night,
- erectile dysfunction,
- blood in urine or semen,
- pain in the lower back,
- unintentional weight loss.
Professor Prabhakar Rajan, a London-based urologist at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), is urging men to actively seek screening to determine their risk of developing the disease.. “Patients should be able to have an open and honest conversation with their doctor. This is extremely important because prostate cancer often has no symptoms until it has spread outside the prostate, at which point it is much more difficult to treat“, he stated.
