In response to the public's doubts about "whether Prostatitis can induce prostate cancer" and "whether frequent masturbation can cause prostate cancer", Professor Yao Yousheng, deputy director of Urology Department of Sun Yat sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat sen University, answered that there is no conclusive conclusion that can confirm the correlation between the two. At present, it is certain that westernized eating habits, such as excessive intake of red Meat, are a clear cause of prostate cancer.
Eating red meat is the main inducement
Red meat mainly refers to the lean meat of animals, commonly including pork, beef, lamb, etc. Western cuisine has a higher intake of grilled meat, while vegetables, fruits, and other foods rich in vitamins and fiber have a lower intake. This is not only a cause of prostate cancer, but also a cause of colon cancer.
Because of this, the incidence rate of prostate cancer is quite high in the West (especially in the United States). Previously, the incidence rate of prostate cancer in Asia was low, but now it is rising. In some parts of Shanghai, prostate cancer has become the highest incidence of cancer in Urology. Yao Yousheng said.
He reminded that the location of the prostate gland is hidden, with almost no symptoms in the early stages. It often develops into late stages when hematuria or inability to urinate occur. "Nowadays, with the popularization of health examinations, this situation has greatly improved, and many patients have discovered the problem early on through physical examinations. Prostate cancer is most prone to bone metastasis of cancer cells. In the past, physical examinations were not widespread, and some patients even waited for bone metastasis or fractures before seeking medical attention.
Annual PSA check for age 50 and above
Most patients with prostate cancer are over 50 years old, and the symptoms of prostate cancer are hidden. It is recommended that men over 50 years old take blood every year for PSA (Prostate-specific antigen examination) and ultrasound examination. Male patients with abnormal physical examination results and suspected prostate cancer underwent biopsy and were ultimately diagnosed.
Some men resist puncture, believing that if they get cancer, the puncture will transfer the cancer cells. This is a misconception, as many clinical data have shown that tumor puncture does not lead to cancer metastasis. Yao Yousheng said. Because the needle used for tumor puncture is very small, the time for puncture examination is not long, and the puncture site is generally far away from larger blood vessels.
Prostate cancer is a type of cancer with relatively good prognosis. If annual physical examinations can be performed and early detection can be achieved, radical surgery can be performed, and the treatment effect can almost reach 100%. "Yao Yousheng said." Buffett's cancer has not spread, no wonder he said, "I am in the same condition as in my previous healthy period, and I am still very energetic.
If the cancer metastasizes, endocrine therapy can also be used, and there are end-stage prostate cancer patients who have been treated for more than ten years in clinical practice.