Risk increases for those with a family history of prostate cancer

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emre Salabaş, a Urology Specialist at Biruni University Medical Faculty Hospital, stated that advanced age is one of the most important risk factors for prostate cancer, and that the risk can be higher than the general population in men who have a first-degree relative with this disease.

Prostate Cancer and Age Factor

Prostate cancer is a common health problem that develops with the uncontrolled proliferation of cells found in the prostate gland.

Advanced age comes at the beginning of the most important risk factors in the emergence of the disease.

Absence of Symptoms in the Early Stage

Prostate cancer can often progress without showing any symptoms in its initial stage and early periods.

This situation makes it mandatory for individuals to know their personal risk status and have their necessary check-ups on time.

Family History and Hereditary Predisposition

The risk can be seen at higher levels compared to the general population in men diagnosed with prostate cancer in a first-degree relative.

Having multiple cases in the family or being diagnosed at young ages requires a detailed evaluation in terms of hereditary predisposition.

PSA Test and Comprehensive Evaluation

While the Prostate Specific Antigens blood test is of great importance in early diagnosis, this test alone does not have the feature of making a definitive cancer diagnosis.

Since high PSA values can originate from different reasons, the results need to be examined comprehensively by specialist physicians.

Symptoms Observed in the Advanced Period

In the advanced stages of the disease, complaints such as difficulty urinating, weakening of the urine flow, or seeing blood in the urine can be experienced.

Care must be taken because similar complaints can also stem from different urological disorders such as benign prostatic hyperplasia.