{"id":3053,"date":"2024-07-04T18:26:49","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T10:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cghmc.com.ph\/cghmc-staging\/?p=3053"},"modified":"2024-07-04T18:39:41","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T10:39:41","slug":"proactive-health-prostate-cancer-screening-at-age-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cghmc.com.ph\/cghmc-staging\/proactive-health-prostate-cancer-screening-at-age-50\/","title":{"rendered":"Proactive Health : Prostate Cancer Screening at Age 50"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men worldwide and the third most prevalent cancer among Filipino men, next to lung and colorectum cancers.  Risk for this chronic disease increases with age, which makes early detection a vital key to prevention. When detected early, it is more likely to be treated successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Prostate Cancer?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Prostate cancer develops in the prostate, a small walnut-shaped gland that produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. While many cases of prostate cancer grow slowly and remain confined to the prostate gland, others can be more aggressive and spread quickly. Early-stage prostate cancer often presents no symptoms, which is why routine screening is crucial for early detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Screen for Prostate Cancer?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Early Detection Saves Lives<\/strong>: Early-stage prostate cancer often shows no symptoms, making screening the most reliable way to catch the disease before it progresses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Reduces Mortality Rate<\/strong>: Detecting cancer early allows for more treatment options and a better chance of curing the disease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Improved Quality of Life<\/strong>: Early detection often means less aggressive treatments and fewer side effects.  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Why Start Screening at Age 50?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Increased Risk with Age<\/strong>: The risk of developing prostate cancer increases with age. Men aged 50 and older are at a higher risk, making it a crucial age to begin regular screening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Family History and Genetics<\/strong>: Men with a family history of prostate cancer are at a higher risk and should consider screening even earlier at around age 45.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Balanced Benefit-Risk Ratio<\/strong>: Screening at 50 strikes a balance between the benefits of early detection and the risks of over-diagnosis and over-treatment. Younger men are less likely to develop prostate cancer, and older men may have other health issues that can complicate screening and treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Prostate Exam: What You Need to Know<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        A prostate exam is a screening test to look for early signs of prostate cancer. An abnormal result may mean that further evaluation and testing is needed.            <\/p>\n\n\n\n