Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the world. Patients with prostate cancer may not have any obvious complaints before diagnosis. Urology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Tolga Akman shared important posts about prostate cancer.
Dr. Akman: “In case of early diagnosis, it is possible to get rid of prostate cancer with surgical intervention. It is generally recommended for men after the age of 50 to have an annual PSA test and examination. It is recommended to take a PSA (a blood test specific to prostate control) test once at the age of 40 to make comparisons with later ages. If the PSA value at the age of 40 is above 1 ng/mL, it would be appropriate to follow these people at 2-year intervals. Additionally, if someone in their family has prostate cancer, we recommend that they have an annual PSA test and examination after the age of 45. "The definitive diagnosis of prostate cancer is made by biopsy," he said.
If there is a history of prostate cancer in your family, you are in the risk group
According to the research, the causes of prostate cancer are not fully known. . It is argued that some environmental factors, such as fatty foods, high-protein diet, alcohol and cigarette use, may cause prostate cancer. There are two most important risk factors. These; age and family history of prostate cancer. Dr. Akman: “Various studies have shown that prostate cancer is a cancer that develops in families, that is, hereditarily. Prostate cancer is generally seen in men aged 50 and over. Since it is an insidious disease, it is not possible to detect it and it often does not show early symptoms. "For this reason, it is very important to have regular urology examinations and PSA tests," he said.
Pay Attention to These Post-Surgery Recommendations
Patients should spend a week resting at home after the surgery. Stating that it is necessaryDr. Akman continued: “Light colored blood in the urine after prostate cancer surgery is normal. However, the color of the blood coming from the urine should be pink and short-lived. In case of prolonged and red blood, you should definitely see a doctor. You will not want to push yourself in the first week after the surgery. It is necessary to avoid reproachful actions. Patients should avoid heavy lifting and should not drive for a certain period of time. Heavy foods that may cause constipation should be avoided. "The complete recovery period after the surgery will be 1-2 months."
Dr. said that another important point after prostate cancer surgery is urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Akman continued with the following words: “If a nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy is performed, the erectile dysfunction will improve by 70% within 1-2 years, depending on the patient's age, pre-operative erection status, and whether or not he has diabetes. Urinary incontinence will improve by 90% depending on the patient's age, performance, body strength, and whether there are accompanying systemic diseases such as diabetes.
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