There are seven bizarre reasons that could make men more at risk of prostate cancer. Among the strange factors which might increase your risk are: being tall, having thinning hair and if you're a man with a high sex drive. There are 47,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer, the most common cancer among men in Britain, the Liverpool Echo reports. The good news is that it has a high survival rate of 84 per cent according to Cancer Research UK. Experts say it’s vital men are aware of the early warning signs of the condition - such as difficulty urinating or more frequent urges to go to the toilet in the night. But equally important could be knowing if you’re already at an elevated risk of getting prostate cancer in the first place. Scientific studies have revealed hidden indicators that some men could be more susceptible than others. Read More Inspiring people They include oddities such as finger length, the gender of your children, and even your height. Meanwhile leading … [Read more...] about The seven bizarre reasons you could be more at risk of prostate cancer
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The bizarre reason you could be more at risk of prostate cancer
A number of bizarre factors mean you could be more at risk of prostate cancer. The news is not good for tall men, men with thinning hair or men with a high sex drive. With 47,000 diagnosis each year, the disease is the most common cancer among men in Britain, although according to Cancer Research UK, it has a promising 84% survival rate. Experts say it’s vital men are aware of the early warning signs of the condition - such as difficulty urinating or more frequent urges to go to the toilet in the night. But equally important could be knowing if you’re already at an elevated risk of getting prostate cancer in the first place. Scientific studies have revealed hidden indicators that some men could be more susceptible than others. They include oddities such as finger length, the gender of your children, and even your height. Meanwhile leading oncologist Dr Jiri Kubes says all men - no matter the perceived risk - need to keep a close eye on their prostate - a 3cm long muscular … [Read more...] about The bizarre reason you could be more at risk of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer symptoms: New £7 saliva test will identify men most at risk of disease
A PROSTATE cancer saliva test that can identify men most likely to get prostate cancer could be available on the NHS by 2020, according to researchers. By Ese Odetah / Published 13th June 2018 Getty Prostate cancer: Men men are less likely to visit their GP to test for the deadly disease The life-saving £7 DNA test, which is currently under trial in three London GP surgeries, will be available to all men following their 40th birthday.The new saliva test, created by a group of international scientists based at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) in London, looks for high-risk genes within the patient’s DNA to calculate their lifetime risk of prostate cancer.Research show that men are less likely to visit their GP to test for prostate cancer resulting in a man dying every 45 minutes from the disease. Getty The prostate sits underneath the bladder and surrounds the urethra - the tube you use to pee a A present there is currently no single test to diagnose … [Read more...] about Prostate cancer symptoms: New £7 saliva test will identify men most at risk of disease
Cancer symptoms: 10 early warning signs of cancer you should NEVER ignore
CANCER symptoms vary greatly, but here we reveal 10 common signs you should be wary of. By Laura Mitchell / Published 15th May 2018 When it comes to treating cancer, getting diagnosed early really can mean the difference between life and death.However a patient survey revealed that more than half of Brits ignore "red-flag" symptoms because they are worried about wasting their doctor's time.Cancer is a disease of the cells. Sometimes cells go wrong and become abnormal and these cancer cells keep dividing to make more abnormal cells.In 2012, an estimated 14.1 million new cases of cancer occurred worldwide. The four most common cancers globally are lung, female breast, bowel and prostate cancer.These four account for around four in 10 of all cancers diagnosed worldwide. GETTY WARNING: It's important to know the early symptoms of cancer 20 early warning signs of cancer Click through here for the 20 early warning signs of cancer 1 / 21 It’s now predicted that one in … [Read more...] about Cancer symptoms: 10 early warning signs of cancer you should NEVER ignore
Penile cancer symptoms: How to spot the earliest warning sign
PENILE CANCER symptoms include unusual discharge and bleeding – but this is normally the first sign. By Laura Mitchell / Published 1st May 2018 GETTY HEALTH: Make sure you know the symptoms of penile cancer While many people know the symptoms of testicular cancer, they re not as clued-up when it comes to penile cancer.However, around 550 men are diagnosed with the life-threatening cancer in the UK each year and the disease has increased by 20% in the last 30 years.Men who carry the human papilloma virus (HPV) have an increased risk of developing penile cancer, according to scientists.Research revealed that nearly half of men diagnosed with cancer of the penis also have HPV.But do you know what the earliest wanting sing of penile cancer usually is?testicular cancer 20 early warning signs of cancer Click through here for the 20 early warning signs of cancer 1 / 21 According to heathline: “The first noticeable symptom of penile cancer is typically a lump, … [Read more...] about Penile cancer symptoms: How to spot the earliest warning sign