What is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer develops when cells in the prostate start to grow in an uncontrolled way.
- Prostate is a small gland in the pelvis found only in men.
- It is located between the penis and the bladder and surrounds the urethra.
Statistics
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Signs and Symptoms
Prostate cancer and prostate enlargement has similar urinary symptoms.
- Difficulty or delay in urinating
- Slow or weak stream of urine
- Blood in urine
- Pain in the lower back and hips
Risk Factors
Age: Risk increases with age
Race/ethnicity
Family medical history
- If your parent, sibling, or children has prostate cancer, you are at a higher risk of developing the disease.
Please note:
Having any of the above risk factors does not mean that you must have prostate cancer – it only means that your risk of developing prostate cancer may be higher than average and you should seek further medical advice from your doctor.
Screening Tests
Two main tests are performed for prostate cancer screening
- Digital rectal exam (DRE): The doctor or nurse inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum and feels the prostate to check for anything abnormal.
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test: PSA test is performed to check the level of PSA in the blood.
Department of Health (2017). Prostate cancer prevention and screening. Retrieved at：https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/5_prostate_cancer_prevention_and_screening_eng.pdf
Preventive Measures
Eat more vegetables and fruits
Do regular exercise (30 minutes every day)
Reduce alcohol intake
Do not smoke
Maintain a healthy body weight
