The Record Special Sections Health Quarterly 10-27-2019

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Special to Health Quarterly
O
ne of the most talked about health
issues facing men today is prostate
cancer. This year, an estimated
174,650 men in the United States
will be diagnosed with the disease; approxi-
mately 60 percent in men over 65 and
a small percentage in men under 40. As
one of the most common types of cancer
in men, it’s important to understand the
symptoms and treatments available to
protect and support our fathers, husbands,
sons and friends.
Like breast cancer, prostate cancer is
a hormonally driven tumor that may cause
no signs or symptoms in the early stages.
More advanced symptoms may include
trouble urinating, decreased force in the
urine stream, blood in semen, discomfort
in the pelvic area and erectile dysfunction.
If you experience any signs or symptoms
of concern, make an appointment with your
primary care physician.
Factors that can increase your risk
of prostate cancer include:
n Age — the risk of prostate cancer
increases as you age.
n Race — for reasons not yet deter-
mined, African American men carry a
greater risk of prostate cancer than do
men of other races.
n Family history — if men in your family
have had prostate cancer, your risk may be
increased. Also, if you have a family history
of genes that increase the risk of breast
cancer (BRCA1 or BRCA2) or a strong
family history of breast cancer, your risk
of prostate cancer may be higher.
n Obesity — obese men diagnosed with
prostate cancer may be more likely to have
advanced disease.
SCREENING
Screening for prostate cancer is an
important first step — generally, it is recom-
mended that men age 50 have an initial
baseline screening. African American males
See PROSTATE CANCER Page 2