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Note Dr. Maximiliano Lopez Silva, medical specialist in urology, about the importance of Controls from the age of 50, and the key to detecting and treating this type of tumor.
Prostate cancer is the tumor type most common in men in Argentina and occupies the third place on mortality after lung cancer and colorectal. Controls from the age of 50 years are key to detecting this disease early and treat it effectively. The prostate is a gland that produces seminal fluid, and the cancer in this area, in its early stages, is often asymptomatic, making it difficult to diagnosis early. According to the Ministry of Health, argentina, are diagnosed around 14,000 new cases per year in the country, causing approximately 3,700 deaths each year.
Detection
Early detection can be done through tests such as the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and digital rectal exam (DRE), fundamental for an early diagnosis. As the disease advances, symptoms can include difficulty in urination, presence of blood in the urine or semen, pain in the pelvic region, and erectile dysfunction. Associated risk factors include age, family history, and a diet rich in saturated fats.
Treatment
The treatment of prostate cancer varies depending on the aggressiveness of the tumor and may include surgery, radiation therapy or focal. In cases that are less aggressive, it is possible to opt for active surveillance. The use of technologies such as mri before a biopsy has improved the accuracy in the detection of tumors, significant, reducing the number of unnecessary procedures. In addition, the innovation in medicines such as the darolutamida has been shown to reduce the risk of death in patients with metastatic prostate cancer.
Despite the progress, one of the biggest challenges remains the lack of awareness about the importance of checkups regular basis, especially after the age of 50, to detect this silent disease.
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