Any symptoms of prostate cancer should be taken seriously because they may indicate that a tumor has grown large enough to affect your urethra. More information can be found here.>>> https://bit.ly/3UaqUVZ
According to new research from GenesisCare, one of the leading disease treatment suppliers, many men have incorrect beliefs about prostate cancer that could jeopardize their chances of survival. According to a survey conducted by the health provider, one-third of men said they would put off going to the doctor if they believed their symptoms were not "serious" or "disruptive" enough to "warrant a visit to the doctor."
Because of these beliefs, men may miss out on an early diagnosis. This is because prostate cancer frequently has no symptoms.
Any symptoms that do appear may be a sign that the disease has progressed and should be taken seriously.
The disease only manifests itself when it has grown large enough to put pressure on the urethra, which is the tube that transports urine from the bladder to the penis.
Even if you are only concerned about the disease but have no symptoms, you are free to visit your doctor.
According to the Mayo Clinic, some of the symptoms you may experience, all of which should be taken seriously, are as follows:
Urine with blood
Blood in the sperm
Bone ache
Losing weight without attempting to treat erectile dysfunction.
The following symptoms are also listed by the NHS:
Requiring more frequent urination
Needing to use the restroom quickly
Difficulty starting to pee. Straining while peeing Weak flow
You have the impression that your bladder has not been completely emptied.
The survey of 1,200 men over 45 also discovered that 40% would postpone an appointment due to fear of a diagnosis, and that 33% believed that treatment would permanently affect their lives.
Customary types of radiotherapy, which frequently require a long time of treatment, can cause erectile dysfunction.
Notwithstanding, innovative advances, for example, X-ray directed radiotherapy, can fundamentally decrease the risk of these secondary effects.
According to the Genesis Care survey, 32% of men believe that prostate cancer is always fatal, which is not the case.
"Recent advances have improved the situation, as have the likely outcomes," said Laura Kerby, Chief Executive of Prostate Cancer UK.
"As a result, it's critical that men understand their treatment options and feel empowered to make the best decision for themselves."
According to the survey, 58 percent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer wish they had known more about how treatment could be tailored to their oncologist.
Carla Perna, Clinical Oncologist at GenesisCare, described the non-invasive technologies used to treat patients: "Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) using MR guided radiotherapy, delivered on the MRIdian MR Linac, is just one of the most recent treatment advances."
Instead of the traditional 20 or 39 sessions over many weeks, this non-invasive option can be delivered in as few as five treatment sessions over the course of one week.
"The MRIdian's technology allows us to treat the tumor with greater control and precision, resulting in less damage to surrounding healthy tissue and fewer side effects."
"It's also a safe and effective treatment option for the 20% of men who have a recurrence of their prostate cancer after previous radiotherapy."
GenesisCare is a for-profit healthcare organization. However, charities such as Prost8 are working to get the NHS to provide more non-invasive treatments.
Prostate cancer screening tests
PSA tests are a type of blood test that can aid in the detection of prostate cancer.
Over-50s can ask their doctor for a free PSA test. PSA levels in the blood are elevated, indicating that your prostate may be damaged.
"If you have a raised PSA level, you may be offered an MRI scan of the prostate to help doctors decide if you need further tests and treatment," the NHS explains.
The United Kingdom recently launched its first prostate screening program. More information can be found here.>>> https://bit.ly/3UaqUVZ
