Kiss. Dr. Osman Nuri Akbulut informed the prostate cancer of the health problems faced by men: Prostate enlargement is a health problem that significantly reduces the quality of life of men even without cancer. Prostate cancer is a disease especially seen in men after 45 years of age. In men, the most common cancer among Type 2: Prostate cancer is and about 72 people are diagnosed with prostate cancer every day in Turkey.
Risk factors
The advancement of age in men, especially the presence of this disease in the 1st degree of the person, increases the risk of prostate cancer. The risk increases for people working in workplaces where cadmium is found. Cadmium (Cd) substance is used in tire industry, asphalt works, production of nickel-cadmium batteries.
Prostate Cancer Symptoms
Can bone pain be a symptom of prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer usually does not show any symptoms in the early stages. When symptoms appear, cancer is usually advanced. The symptoms are the same as signs of benign prostatic enlargement. When it is very advanced, that is, if it spreads to the environment and other organs, the following symptoms can be seen:
• Bleeding in urine,
• Bloody semen arrives,
• Depending on the spread of cancer; Bone pain may occur in the lower back, hip bones or other parts.
Early Diagnosis in Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer can be diagnosed early, so the patient has a high chance of treatment. Even if he has no complaints, all men after 45 should be evaluated in terms of prostate cancer once a year. Prostate examination to be performed by a urologist physician, early diagnosis is possible with prostate biopsy in patients who need PSA analysis.
Kiss. Dr. Osman Nuri Akbulut
Department of Urology
Medilife Bağcılar Hospital
Risk factors
The advancement of age in men, especially the presence of this disease in the 1st degree of the person, increases the risk of prostate cancer. The risk increases for people working in workplaces where cadmium is found. Cadmium (Cd) substance is used in tire industry, asphalt works, production of nickel-cadmium batteries.
Prostate Cancer Symptoms
Can bone pain be a symptom of prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer usually does not show any symptoms in the early stages. When symptoms appear, cancer is usually advanced. The symptoms are the same as signs of benign prostatic enlargement. When it is very advanced, that is, if it spreads to the environment and other organs, the following symptoms can be seen:
• Bleeding in urine,
• Bloody semen arrives,
• Depending on the spread of cancer; Bone pain may occur in the lower back, hip bones or other parts.
Early Diagnosis in Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer can be diagnosed early, so the patient has a high chance of treatment. Even if he has no complaints, all men after 45 should be evaluated in terms of prostate cancer once a year. Prostate examination to be performed by a urologist physician, early diagnosis is possible with prostate biopsy in patients who need PSA analysis.
Kiss. Dr. Osman Nuri Akbulut
Department of Urology
Medilife Bağcılar Hospital