Prostate cancer: beware of an excessively fatty diet

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Extract from the article: Prostate cancer is a disease that only affects men. At least 1 in 7 men over the age of 60 is likely to be affected. It is difficult to detect in its early stages. It is therefore asymptomatic. Signs are detectable when the cancer reaches its ...

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Prostate cancer is a disease that only affects men. At least 1 in 7 men over the age of 60 is likely to be affected. It is difficult to detect in its early stages. It is therefore asymptomatic. Signs are detectable when the cancer reaches its advanced stage. That's why specialists advise men from the age of 55 to have check-ups at least once a year, in order to detect the disease at an early stage. Here's what prostate cancer is and the symptoms that herald its final stage. 

Prostate cancer is a disease in which the tumour remains confined to the prostate and has minor health consequences. As it progresses, prostate cancer may present symptoms identical to those of other diseases, including fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, swollen legs and weak joints.

It is a cancer that affects the prostate. The prostate is a gland located in the male genital tract whose main function is to secrete part of the seminal fluid, a component of sperm, and to store it. The prostate is located in the pelvic cavity, above the perineum below the bladder.   Prostate cancer is diagnosed by ultrasound and/or biopsy. When detected at an early stage, prostate cancer is cured in 95% of cases.

Watch what you eat

Several studies have clearly established the link between diet and prostate cancer. Men who eat a lot of animal fats and dairy products are more exposed to obesity and more at risk of developing prostate cancer. However, men who eat a diet based mainly on fruit, vegetables and fish are less exposed to this cancer. 

Warning signs

Prostate cancer presents the following signs: difficulty standing up to urinate, frequent urges to urinate during the night, difficulty starting or holding urine, low urine output, burning sensation when urinating, presence of blood in the urine, presence of blood in the semen, problems with ejaculation, pain felt in the hips, thighs and lower back, pain in the lower abdomen; bone pain in the lower back linked to the progression of the disease in the vertebrae, erectile dysfunction. 

As soon as one or more of these signs appear, it's vital to see a specialist for prompt treatment.

Gamé KOKO