Blue November reinforces the importance of prevention and early detection of prostate cancer

The rectal exam is one of the tests recommended to diagnose this type of cancer.

Celebrities such as singer Martinho da Vila and soap opera director Jayme Monjardim have faced and won the fight against prostate cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute (INCA), this neoplasm is the second most common type among men, behind only non-melanoma skin cancers. In Brazil, approximately 72 thousand new cases are expected annually in 2024 and 2025.

Oncologist Juliano Cé Coelho (CRM-RS 34.989 and RQE 29.213) says that age and genetics are the main risk factors. The doctor explains that if patients have a family history of prostate cancer, they are at greater risk. Furthermore, the older the man, the greater the possibility of developing the disease.

According to the specialist, at first, prostate cancer usually does not cause any kind of symptoms to the patient. The Ministry of Health specifies that if there are symptoms, the most common are difficulty urinating; delay in starting and stopping urination; blood in urine; decreased urine flow; need to urinate more often during the day or night.

Dr. Juliano Cé Coelho – Photographic advertising

However, Juliano points out that, in some rarer cases, especially if the tumor invades the seminal glands, there may be the presence of blood at the time of ejaculation, although this is not frequent. “In advanced metastatic disease, the main symptom we see is bone pain, usually pelvic pain or pain in a specific bone. It can manifest itself this way, when the disease has spread to this region, where there are bone metastases,” he said. comments.

PSA changed

The specialist points out that the PSA value can be elevated due to several conditions, including prostate cancer. As the doctor points out, whenever high values ​​are found it is advisable to investigate the cause.

Digital rectal exam

The Ministry of Health specifies that the doctor will evaluate the size, shape and consistency of the prostate by inserting a finger protected by a lubricated glove into the rectum. This exam allows you to palpate the posterior and lateral parts of the prostate.

Early diagnosis

Juliano underlines that the importance of early diagnosis is linked to the prevention and reduction of late complications of prostate cancer, i.e. the problem that becomes metastatic and causes symptoms, managing to determine the disease at an early stage.

Healthy lifestyle habits

According to the oncologist, healthy lifestyle habits make a difference for anyone. Maintaining an adequate weight, eating correctly and exercising helps prevent and reduce the risk of diseases.

Source: Terra

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