2023-11-17 00:00:24
November 29th is commemorated, National Prostate Cancer Day in Mexico.
According to data from the Institute of Security and Social Services of State Workers (ISSSTE), This type of cancer is the leading cause of illness and death in men.
Therefore, from the age of 40, you should be checking your prostate within a reasonable period. It is advisable to consult your doctor, through studies carried out by the different medical laboratories in the country.
But in all this, what is the prostate? what is the function of the prostate? Well, here we will explain an important part of man.
What is the prostate? National Prostate Cancer Day
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that is part of the male reproductive system. It is located just below the bladder and surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
prostate function
The function of the prostate is to produce a fluid that mixes with sperm to form semen.
The prostate undergoes changes throughout a man’s life, and one of the most common problems associated with it is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that can cause symptoms such as difficulty urinating.
Another prostate-related problem is prostate cancer, which is one of the most common cancers in men.
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Date National Prostate Cancer Day
November 29 is National Prostate Cancer Day.
Prostate Cancer Facts
This condition is slow growing, does not present symptoms in early stages and its diagnosis is more common in men over 65 years of age. It should be noted that the risk of developing this cancer increases with age.
If this disease is diagnosed early and treated in its initial stages, it is curable in 85 percent of cases.
For its diagnosis, the doctor must perform a clinical examination of the prostate and, subsequently, a laboratory study called Prostate Specific Antigen, which is performed using a blood sample.
Risk factors are a history of prostate cancer in close relatives or being over 45 years old.
There are also modifiable risk factors, such as excessive consumption of red meat and dairy products, drinking alcohol, smoking, and being obese or overweight.
Symptoms of this cancer
According to Health Secretarythe symptoms of this type of cancer are:
Weak or interrupted flow of urine Sudden urge to urinate and increased frequency Difficulty starting the flow of urine and emptying the bladder completely Pain or burning when urinating Difficulty having an erection Presence of blood in the urine or semen Pain in the urine back, hips or pelvis, which does not go away
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