By Fortunate Masikati- Prostate cancer is a common cancer in men, often slow-growing. Early stages may have no symptoms, but possible signs include:

• Prostate cancer often has no symptoms early on. Possible signs include:
• Trouble starting/stopping urination
• Weak or interrupted urine flow
• Frequent urination (esp. at night)
• Pain/burning with urination
• Blood in urine or semen
• Erectile issues

– Pain in hips, back, or pelvis (advanced cases)

Causes

Prostate cancer has several risk factors:

• Age (risk increases 50+)
• Family history
• Genetics (BRCA mutations)
• Ethnicity (more common in Black men)
• Diet (high-fat diets may increase risk) Prostate cancer treatment depends on stage, age, health :
• Active surveillance (monitoring)
• Surgery (prostatectomy)
• Radiation therapy
• Hormone therapy
• Chemotherapy Prevention strategies :
• Eat more fruits/veggies, less fat
• Maintain healthy weight
• Exercise regularly
• Consider screening (PSA tests) 50+ (or earlier with risk factors)