What Should Be Known About Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men over 50 and usually manifests at an advanced stage due to its insidious progression.

Since the symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer are similar, men with urinary problems should consult a doctor without delay.

Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

Risk factors include:

• Family history of prostate cancer

• Advanced age

• Poor diet and high intake of animal fats

• Obesity

• Sedentary lifestyle

Common complaints:

• Difficulty urinating

• Frequent urination (day and night)

• Burning during urination

Prostate Cancer Treatment

Disease Progression

If untreated, prostate cancer can spread (metastasize) to:

• Nearby structures: seminal vesicles, bladder, rectum
• Distant sites: bones, lymph nodes, liver, lungs, and brain

Treatment Options

• Early-Stage Prostate Cancer
• Surgical removal of the prostate (prostatectomy)
• Radiotherapy
• May be combined with hormone therapy

Advanced-Stage Prostate Cancer

• Hormonal therapy (androgen deprivation)
• Chemotherapy
• Immunotherapy
• Targeted therapies
• Lutetium-177 therapy (Lu-177 PSMA) in selected cases

Men over 50 who experience urinary symptoms should consult a urologist for early diagnosis and appropriate management.