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Over 50% of men aged 58 yrs will have prostrate cancer. This page has valuable information about this dangerous illness.
Prostate cancer is a bloke thing. Over 50% of men aged 58 yrs will have prostrate cancer. Early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms but can be found after examination by your doctor.
Symptoms of prostate related illnesses:
- Waking frequently at night to urinate
- Sudden or urgent need to urinate
- Difficulty in starting to urinate
- Slow flow of urine and difficulty in stopping
- Discomfort when urinating
- Painful ejaculation
- Blood in the urine or semen
- Decrease in libido (sex urge)
- Reduced ability to get an erection
If you have a close relative with prostate cancer, your risk of the disease more than doubles. Prostate cancer incidence rates increased 192% between 1973 and 1992.
A thorough medical examination will reveal whether or not you have prostate cancer.
Further Information:
Department of Vetrans Affairs - A web version of the book "You & Your Prostrate".
Click here to go straight to the contents page.
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia - A web site presented from the perspective of patients who have had prostate cancer. It has general information, breaking news and personal accounts. Books and videos can be purchased at their online store. |
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