Prostate cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in men. Therefore, doctors advise the representatives of the stronger sex to be attentive to their health, because at the initial stage, cancer does not manifest itself in any way. Is it true that you can not visit a urologist if nothing bothers you, and other myths were dispelled by an oncourologist, an andrologist-urologist of the highest category at the SM-Clinic, Alexander Sysoev.
“Prostate cancer only happens in the elderly”
It's not like that, the doctor warns. Prostate cancer can develop in men after 40 years of age. That is why it is necessary to be examined for this disease annually.
“Prostate cancer is inherited”
Heredity plays a role, but this is only one of the provoking factors, says Alexander Sysoev . There are others: age, metabolic disorders, immune disorders, bad habits, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, chronic pelvic inflammation.
“Sexually transmitted diseases cause prostate cancer”
“As I said, chronic inflammatory processes influence the appearance of prostate cancer — notes the doctor. “If you do not take care of your health, trigger inflammation, then they can lead to the development of the disease.”
“Impotence always occurs after prostate cancer surgery”
Thanks to high-tech methods – low-traumatic operations, after successful treatment, many patients return to an active sexual life. However, after the operation, you should wait 6-8 weeks.
“If nothing bothers you, you can not go to the urologist”
“This is the most common myth,” says Alexander Sysoev. – Many urological diseases, unfortunately, are asymptomatic at first, including malignant ones. And a large percentage of them are discovered randomly – during a routine examination. Therefore, a regular visit to the urologist is mandatory.”
In conclusion, the doctor added that it is urgent to consult a specialist if you are concerned about symptoms such as:
– frequent urge to urinate;
– urinary incontinence;
– feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder after urination;
– weak urine stream;
– pain after urination;
– pain in the lower abdomen, in the perineum and in the lower back.
“The sooner it will be treatment is started, the more favorable the prognosis, – sums up Alexander Sysoev. “Prostate cancer today is not a death sentence.”