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At what age should men be concerned with prostate health?
Men, aged 50 and above, should be concerned with prostate health, although new thinking in the medical community suggests that men begin having checks as early as 30. A simple PSA test can screen for signs of prostate cancer.
What is a prominent prostate?
A prominent prostate is a prostate gland that is enlarged. It is a fairly common issue for men who are age 50 or older. Since it could be a sign of prostate cancer, it should be checked by a doctor.
Do women need a prostate exam?
No. Girls do not have a prostate, so they do not get prostate exams.
Should all men be screened for prostate cancer, and at what age?
All men should start getting annual prostate screens at the age of forty, or at any time prior to that if they are experiencing any urinary difficulties. Screening should consist of both a digital exam of the prostate to check for enlargement or hard spots, and a PSA blood test to check for biomarkers associated with prostate cancer.
What substance is found in blood of men with prostate cancer?
PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is usually found in blood of men with prostate cancer.
WHAt does a womans prostate do?
Women do not have a prostate gland. Only men.
Should only older men be concerned about prostate cancer?
In some instances, prostate cancer can strike younger men in their 40’s and 50’s, especially if there is a family history of prostate cancer, as well as older men. All adult men need to learn about this cancer and pay attention to their bodies." [From the Prostate Cancer Prevention and Control Initiative info page on Mass.gov, the official Web site of Massachusetts.]
What are the early indications of prostrate cancer?
The earliest indicator is an elevated PSA level. Men over the age of 50 should get their PSA and prostate checked yearly. Men with a history of prostate cancer in their family should start getting checked after the age of 40.
What happens to men's prostate gland in their forties?
When men reach their mid-40s, the prostate gland begins to enlarge.
What is common noncancerous condition of the prostate in older men?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, (BPH) is a common noncancerous condition of the prostate in older men. This is an enlargement of the prostate that is not cancerous.
How many men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime?
90% of men will get prostate cancer if they live long enough. So if you took 10 men who were aged 100 years old, 9 of them will have prostate cancer.
How is a pelvic ultrasound used to check the prostate in men?
In men, transrectal scans, where the probe is placed in the rectum, are done to check the prostate.
