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By DR ASHISH GOEL, SENIOR CANCER SURGEON (BLK HOSPITAL)

• Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer in men
• It is more common in Males above 50 years
• Family history of any cancer is a risk factor
• Early prostate cancer usually has no symptoms
• Symptoms include problems passing urine, weak urinary stream, frequent urination especially at night
• Person may also have weight loss, bone pains, numbness in legs or feet
• Clinical examination of prostate gland by a surgeon can detect enlarged prostate.
• Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a blood test to detect prostate cancer
• PSA levels increase slightly with age and in noncancerous prostate enlargement
• Very high PSA values need further evaluation (USG, Biopsy, MRI, CT scan)
• For early detection, PSA test is recommended yearly in all men above 40 years of age
• It is important to differentiate prostate cancer from noncancerous prostate enlargement.
• Early stage of prostate cancer can be completely cured by surgery.

Awareness about symptoms and early detection of prostate cancer can save lives. Please forward this to spread awareness #JaankariHaiToJaanHai