Many men are not fond of going to the doctor — even when they should. This is why cancer is sometimes only detected in men at a late stage when nothing can be done. Let's look at the cancers that primarily affect men and what diagnostics every man should undergo regularly to not miss the disease at an early stage.
Dr. Max
Prostate cancer
Men over 50 years old are in this risk group. They need to visit a urologist regularly and undergo examinations. Men who are African-American or have a father or brother who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer should begin appointments at age 45. Major risk factors include age over 50, genetic predisposition, excessive consumption of animal fats, and a sedentary lifestyle.
Diagnosis There are two types of diagnosis:
- Palpate rectal examination (DRE): an examination of the prostate gland through the rectum
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test: a blood test that measures the PSA substance that the prostate secretes
Testicular cancer
This type of cancer is more common in ===men at a young age, as it sometimes ...
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