Prostate cancer warning: Be vigilant about this one telltale sign, experts say
Six-time Olympic gold medalist Sir Chris Hoy recently revealed he has terminal prostate cancer.Amid Hoy’s diagnosis, experts are urging men to keep an eye out for an easy-to-miss sign of prostate cancer that can lead to early detection and life-saving intervention.
The 48-year-old retired cyclist — the second most decorated British Olympian — shared his health update during an interview with the UK Sunday Times published Saturday night.If prostate cancer spreads to other parts of the body, or metastasizes, it can become deadly and commonly moves to bones, the lungs, lymph nodes, liver or brain.In Hoy’s case, the primary cancer in his prostate has metastasized to his bones, with tumors developing in his shoulder, pelvis, hip, spine and ribs.Situated below the bladder, the prostate gland’s primary function is semen production and ejaculation.Prostate problems can manifest as urinary symptoms, including an urgent need to pee and/or difficulty starting the steam, weak flow or straining.
In addition to urinary symptoms, the presence of blood in the urine or semen should be addressed with a doctor immediately.Indicators that advanced prostate cancer has spread include bone and back pain, weight loss, testicular pain and loss of appetite, per the Daily Mail.
Prostate cancer is fueling a cancer epidemic, with 10% of new diagnoses in the U.S.occurring in men under 55, and deaths from prostate cancer are expected to jump 136% from 2022 to 2050.Prostate cancer is the second most common form of male cancer after skin cancer.
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is not typically fatal — in part because it is usually slow-growing, is often low-grade, and many treatment options are available.As with all cancers, early detection and early-stage treatment are critical to survival.
Treatment for prostate cancer includes surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation or targeted drug therapy.An estimated one in eight men will be diagnosed wit...