FACTS

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer.

80 percent of prostate cancers occur in men over the age of 65.

Annually, one out of six American men will develop prostate cancer in the course of his lifetime.

In 2004, it is estimated that 234,000 new cases of prostate cancer diagnose in the US. More than 27,000 deaths due to prostate cancer are expected to occur annually.

One new case every 2 1/2 minutes. One new case every 150 seconds.

Prostate cancer often does not cause any symptoms for years. When symptoms do occur, usually the cancerous cells have spread beyond the prostate, this is why regular check up for men age of 40 and above is necessary and recommended.

The symptoms include: Urinary problems: Dull pain in the lower pelvic area, hips, or upper thighs Not being able to urinate

Sensation that your bladder doesn't empties Having a hard time starting or stopping the urine flow Problems with urgency of urination and difficulty in starting Frequent urination, especially at night Weak flow of urine Urine flow that starts and stops Pain or burning during urination Difficulty having an erection Pain at ejaculation Genital pain Blood in the urine or semen

Note: Other health issues such as urinary infection or inflammation; bladder problems or kidney stone can cause exactly the same symptoms.

Hence, should those symptoms occurred and accompanied with blood in your urine, painfully ejaculation and general pain in your lower back, hips and leg bones, significant lost of weight - you must inevitable visit your urologist for a thorough check up.

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