The importance of early diagnosis and risk factors in prostate cancer

Prostate cancer, which is among the most common cancer types in men in Türkiye and around the world, is directly associated with lifestyle factors.

Providing information about the course of the disease, risk factors and treatment methods, Prof. from the Oncology Department. Dr. Hakan Şat Bozcuk pointed out the critical role of early diagnosis in the success of treatment.

IT MAY PROCEED QUIETLY: BE CAREFUL FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Stating that prostate cancer can progress for a long time without any symptoms in some cases, Prof. Dr. Bozcuk; He noted that complaints such as frequent urination, waking up to urinate at night and difficulty in urinating may be symptoms of the disease.

Stating that different symptoms such as bone pain may occur in advanced stages, Bozcuk said that the treatment option is determined according to the stage of the disease; He stated that surgery and radiotherapy were used in the early period, and hormonal treatment, chemotherapy, smart drugs and radioisotope applications were used in the advanced period.

"WE CAN SEE IT AT YOUNGER AGES"

Emphasizing that prostate cancer generally increases with age, but can also be seen in younger men today, Bozcuk said, "It is a type of cancer whose frequency is increasing in Western societies and in our country. However, the good thing is that a significant part of the risk factors associated with lifestyle can be changed."

RISK FACTORS AND PREVENTION WAYS

Referring to the importance of nutrition and exercise in preventing the disease, Prof. Dr. Bozcuk listed the risk factors and what needs to be done as follows: