Prostate Cancer Considerations

Are you a male over the age of 65? Did you know that over 70% of the prostate cancer cases that have been diagnosed occur in men over the age of 65? This is an ugly statistic. This type of cancer is the most prevalent non-skin cancer found in the US according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Next to lung cancer, it is the leading reason for death in men due to cancer-related causes.

A man should get an annual exam every year for prostate cancer after the age of 50. This is probably the only way to catch it in the early stages. If your father or brother has contacted the prostate cancer disease then you should start the annual exam beginning at age 45.

There are typically no symptoms of prostate cancer. You need to get a rectal prostate exam by a medical doctor or have a blood PSA screening. Sometimes certain symptoms or signs that might indicate a prostate problem include: the frequency of urination, difficulty or pain in urination, difficulty in obtaining an erection, ejaculation pain, blood in the semen or urine, and possibly a certain amount of stiffness between the waist and knees.

Treatments exist for prostate cancer. You need to talk to your medical physican and explore the various options. Don't delay on getting treatment because the outcome of untreated prostate cancer is not a happy one.