This is men's week, on this note we will be talking about Prostate Cancer;
Doctors explained that prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate develops changes in their DNA. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do. The changes tell the cells to grow and divide more rapidly than normal cells do. The abnormal cells continue living, when other cells would die.
The accumulating abnormal cells form a tumor that can grow to invade nearby tissue. In time, some abnormal cells can break away and spread to other parts of the body. Then;
A Cancer is a man's prostate, a small walnut-sized gland that produces Seminal Fluid. A man's prostate produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms. Note that;
-Prostate cancer may have no symptoms, but shows these signs;
.Pain in certain areas of the bones.
.Pain during urination.
.Urinary difficulty, starting and maintaining a steady stream of urine, dribbling of urine, excessive urination especially at night.
.Erectile dysfunction (impotence).
-Factors that can increase your risk of prostate cancer include:
.As you age, your risk of prostate cancer increases. It's most common from age 50.
.Race, for unknown reasons, black people have a greater risk of prostate cancer than other races. And is also more likely to be aggressive or advanced among the black race too.
.Family history, like a blood relative, such as parent, sibling or child, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, your risk may be increased. Also, if you have a family history (genes) that increases the risk of prostate cancer.
.Obesity, people who are obese may have a higher risk of prostate cancer compared with people that are not obese.
-Prevention Of Prostate Cancer. You can reduce your risk of prostate cancer if you;
.Choose healthy foods over supplements. No studies have shown that supplements play a role in reducing your risk of prostate cancer, but eat foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals so that you can maintain healthy levels of vitamins in your body.
.Exercise most days of the week. Exercise improves your overall health, helps you maintain your weight and improves your mood. If you're new to exercise, start slow and work your way up to more exercise time each day.
.Maintain a healthy weight. If your current weight is healthy, work to maintain it by choosing a healthy diet and exercise. If you need to lose more weight, then add more exercise and reduce the number of calories you eat each day. Ask your doctor for help and create a plan for healthy weight loss. Mind you;
It is very important you talk to your doctor about increased risk of prostate cancer. If you have a very high risk of prostate cancer, you and your doctor may consider medications or other treatments to reduce the risk.
As you go about work activities and trying to meet up your family needs and wants, ensure you take care of your health so you live longer.
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