Understanding Prostate Cancer

The Facts on Prostate Cancer

Factores de riesgo y estrategias para reducir su riesgo

The following factors have been shown to increase your risk for Prostate Cancer

Factores modificables: Las siguientes acciones son controlables y, por lo tanto, debe hacer todo lo posible para evitar la mayor cantidad posible de estas acciones. Si algo es inevitable, ¡sea consciente de sus otras acciones para ayudar a combatir el riesgo!

High-Fat Dairy Products

Studies have shown that individuals who consume a lot of high-fat dairy are at an increased risk. (1)
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Carnes rojas y procesadas

High intake of red and processed meat has been shown to increase your risk. Meats that are cooked "well-done" are also a possible risk factor. (2)
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Obesidad

Obesity causes a plethora of health issues, including an increased risk of prostate cancer. (3)
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Alcohol

Evidence is still surfacing, but preliminary results show an increased risk of prostate cancer with high alcohol consumption. (4)
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Fumar tabaco

Smoking increases your risk of death if diagnosed with prostate cancer. So, smoking could significantly affect your prognosis. (5)
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Factores no modificables: Lo siguiente no se puede cambiar. Sin embargo, es importante conocer estos factores para que pueda conocer sus elecciones de estilo de vida y comprender las circunstancias.

Etnia

The reason is unclear at this time, but African Americans and Caribbean men with African descent develop prostate cancer more often and at younger ages. (6)
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Edad avanzada

Su riesgo aumentará con la edad. (7)
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Historia familiar

Those with a family history show increased risk; especially if immediate family members are diagnosed with prostate cancer. (8)
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Help reduce your risk for Prostate Cancer with these choices

Ejercicio regular

Cardio: 3-5 days/week Strength Training: 2 days/week Stretching/Yoga: 2 days/week (9)
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Sueño adecuado

Getting too much or too little sleep is bad for your health. Getting 7-8 hours a night is ideal. (10)
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Factores dietéticos

Daily Fruits & Veggies, Daily Whole Grains, Daily Low/Nonfat Dairy, Nuts 3-5x/Week, Daily Tea (especially green), Limit Red/Processed Meat (11)
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Síntomas y detección temprana

Síntomas

Síntomas

  • Trouble urinating
  • Abnormal, light stream when urinating
  • Blood Urination
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Blood in Semen
  • Abnormal Weight Loss

If any of the above persist, it is strongly encouraged that you schedule an appointment with your doctor to discuss your options. (12)

Detección temprana

Tasa de supervivencia a 5 años por etapa

Porcentaje diagnosticado por etapa

The following graphs show how important it is to detect prostate cancer during the early stages. When it is caught before the cancer has spread to distant parts of the body, the 5 year survival rate is nearly 100%.

¿Quién debe ser examinado?

Typically, if you do not have any of the major risk factors, it is recommended that you consider being screened at age 50.

  • Age 50: No known, major risk factors
  • Age 45: African American individuals and those with an immediate family member (father, brother, etc) who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
  • Age 40: Those with two immediate family members (father, brother, etc) who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

It is important that you discuss your options and learn about the risks associated with prostate cancer testing before engaging in one of the exams. (13)

Qué esperar en una proyección

American Cancer Society Discuss the Process

Treatments for Prostate Cancer

  • Cirugía: Removal of the prostate and surrounding tissue
  • Quimioterapia: Medicamentos diseñados para eliminar las células cancerosas.
  • Radioterapia: Beams of high-energy rays to kill cancer cells
  • Terapia dirigida: Learn about PARP inhibitors for prostate cancer treatment
  • Inmunoterapia: New research that leverages your immune system to attack cancer cells


Recursos adicionales

Sociedad Americana del Cáncer | Prostate Cancer Foundation | CancerCare