Prostrate cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that starts in the prostrate gland. It is the most common cancer in men in Kenya.
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Causes Of Prostrate Cancer
The exact cause of prostrate cancer is unknown.
Prostrate Cancer Risk Factors
Prostrate cancer risk factors include the following:
*Older age as the risk is higher after the age of 50 years
*Family history as the risk is higher if a blood relative like a father or brother has had prostrate cancer
*Ethnicity as the risk is higher in black men. It is also more likely to grow faster in black men
*Genetic DNA changes as the risk is higher in BRCA1 and BRCA 2 gene changes
*Obesity as the risk may be higher in obese persons. Prostrate cancer is also more like to grow more quickly and come back after treatment in obese persons.
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*Smoking tobacco as the risk may be higher in persons who smoke. Prostrate cancer is also more like to spread from the prostrate and come back after treatment in smokers.
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*Chemical exposure as the risk may be higher in persons who have been exposed to Agent Orange and arsenic.
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Prostrate Cancer Symptoms
Prostrate cancer does not cause symptoms in the early stages.
However, as it progresses, it presses on the urethra and causes symptoms like the following:
*Urinating more frequently especially at night
*Difficulty starting to urinate and maintaining a urine stream
*Weak urine flow
*Interrupted urine flow
*Blood in the urine which makes it red or pink
*Blood in the semen
When the prostrate cancer spreads from the prostrate to other parts of the body, it causes the following symptoms:
*Urinary incontinence which is accidental leakage of urine
*Erectile dysfunction which is difficulty getting an erection
*Persistent pain in the lower back
*Pain in the hips and other bones
*Feeling very tired
*Losing weight without trying to lose weight
*Weakness in the arms or legs
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Prostrate Cancer Screening
Prostrate cancer is screened with the following:
*PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test
*Digital rectal exam which is done by the doctor
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Prostrate Cancer Diagnosis
The diagnosis of prostrate cancer is confirmed by doing a prostate biopsy and MRI.
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Prostrate Cancer Treatment
The treatment of prostrate cancer includes the following:
*Surgery with procedures like radical prostatectomy
*Chemotherapy
*Radiation
*Active surveillance is done for the slow growing, low risk prostrate cancer tumors which are monitored with tests instead of being treated to see if they will grow.
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Prostrate Cancer Prevention
Some medications like Finasteride and Dutasteride are used to lower the risk of developing prostrate cancer in high risk persons with prostrate gland enlargement. However, if prostrate cancer develops in persons taking these medications, it grows faster.
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*The lifestyle changes to make so as to reduce your risk of developing cancer and lifestyle diseases.
*How to reduce toxins in your environment in order to lower your risk of developing cancer and lifestyle diseases.
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FAQ
How much is prostrate cancer screening in Kenya?
The PSA test costs between Ksh 1000 and Ksh 5000.
The digital rectal examination cost includes a doctor consultation and procedure cost and ranges from Ksh 2000 to Ksh 10,000.
How much is prostrate cancer treatment in Kenya?
The price of prostrate cancer treatment depends on the hospital and ranges from Ksh 100,000 to over Ksh 1,000,000.
Can you live a normal life with prostrate cancer?
Yes, you can life a normal life with prostrate cancer once the diagnosis is made and you are following up with your doctor.