Prostate cancer is one of the most common among older men, and its early detection is crucial for timely treatment, which results in higher chances of healing. Diet is one of the main factors related to 35% of all cases of cancer, and many studies have shown that high fat and red meat consumption is related to certain types of cancer, while eating dietary fiber, fruits, and vegetables protects against this disease.
According to the WHO, making the right changes in our diet could reduce cancer incidence and mortality by 30%, and that is why Hospiten Cancun Urology Department, put into effect the Early Prostate Cancer Diagnose Program, which conducts the following tests:
- Prostate-Specific Antigen
- Uroflowmetry
- Ultrasound
Urologists recommend that all men get annual checkups, as prostate cancer may not cause any symptoms in its early stages when tumors are small and focalized, most especially Men over 50 and men over 45 with a family history of prostatic cancer (grandfather, father, brother), who have a sedentary lifestyle or have alcohol-smoking issues.
Prostate cancer treatment depends on the stage at the moment of the diagnosis, medical history, and age. Total healing is possible in most cases as long as the treatment starts at an early stage of the disease.
Para más información: Paola Sánchez e-mail: paola.sanchez@hospiten.com Gerente de Comunicación y Marketing México Grupo Hospiten
