Self-evaluation
Be Aware of Your Risk for Prostate Cancer
The key to successful prostate cancer treatment is early detection. This is especially true when the prostate cancer is the less-common but more malignant rapidly-growing type.
Early detection of prostate cancer depends on awareness of prostate cancer and its risk factors. Since there are often no symptoms, be aware of your risk and the possible signs of prostate cancer. Awareness can save your life. A self-evaluation can help you determine your risk and identify possible symptoms of prostate cancer.
Determine Your Risk
All men are at some risk of prostate cancer but age, ethnic group and family history can increase the risk of prostate cancer. In addition, there is some indication that diet and lack of physical activity may also increase the risk.
Know the Symptoms
Early prostate cancer often does not cause symptoms. That is why a regular Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal exam (DRE) are important. |
