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Prostate
(Julie)
About 30,000
men die each year
because of prostate
cancer due to
ignorance about
their prostate
There are
three prostate
diseases; enlarged
prostate, prostate
cancer,
or prostatitis.
When
diagnosing it the GP
will do a blood test
and ask questions
about the patient's
urinary habits.
A digital rectal
exam (DRE) to
determine the size
of the prostate.
Other
symptoms include
Chronic pain in the
hips, thighs, or
lower back
Blood in the urine
or semen
Alpha-blocker drugs
are used so there is
less pressure on the
urethra
5-alpha-reductase
inhibitor can shrink
the prostate gland
but these
drugs can make it
hard to achieve
erection and may
decrease sexual
desire.
Surgery can
also achieve the
same result as the
blockers.
Surgery
involving taking a
number of small
pieces of prostate
tissue
and examining them
under a microscope
Lymph node biopsy
will result in
whether the cancer
has spread to
other parts of the
body.
Having the
prostate checked
yearly after age 40
Eating right. High
fat diet has a
greater risk of
developing prostate
cancer.
Fiber, soy protein,
fruits, and cooked
tomatoes have all
been shown to reduce
risk.
Watch your weight as
this can be a
contributing factor.
Exercise regularly
Don’t smoke
Limit alcohol and
avoid caffeine.
Drink a lot of
water. This can help
flush out your
bladder.
Urine should be
almost clear.
Have regular sex.
The best way to
empty the prostate
is to ejaculate.
It's important to be
educated about your
health and to have
regular checkups
so any disease which
is detected early
has a better chance
of survival.
 
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