Five Lesser Known Cancers That Every Man Should Be Aware About
The
five widely ignored cancers among men are prostate, bladder, kidney,
testicular and penis (penile) cancer. It is therefore important to be
aware of the causes, symptoms and treatment for each of these for timely
detection and treatment.
While prostate cancer is the most commonly spoken about, the others are equally significant.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate
cancer occurs in the gland cells of the prostate, the gland surrounding
the neck of the bladder. According to doctors, prostate cancer is the second leading cancer among males in
India with the highest incidence among those who are more than 50 years
of age.
Prostate
cancer does not have significant symptoms initially but in the advanced
stages, it can lead to obstruction in passage of urine and/or show
blood in urine.
Common treatment methods include Radical Prostatectomy, Radical Radiotherapy, Hormonal Treatment or Chemotherapy.
Prostate
cancer can be prevented by adopting lifestyle changes such as regular
exercise, avoiding consumption of red meat, quitting smoking and
consumption of alcohol and maintaining a healthy body weight.
Bladder Cancer
Bladder
cancer occurs due to abnormal growth of the urinary bladder. While
bladder cancer is primarily known to affect the elderly, there is a
rising incidence among the younger population. Smoking is responsible
for up to 66% of bladder cancers.
The
most common symptoms are blood in urine, dark coloured urine, frequent
urination or pain during urination. Please avoid smoking, drink enough
fluids and eat a well-balanced diet.
Renal Cancer
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