A Renowned Doctor, Dr Fasua Ighodalu currently making waves on the internet due to his interview on the popular radio station in Lagos on Tuesday over the issues surrounding prostate cancer affecting men, prevention, and solution.
He stated in the widely circulating video: “The study is abundantly clear that a man in healthy shape should be able to have sexual interaction twenty-one times a month to avoid prostrate issues. If you don’t exercise the gland it swells up, it becomes enlarged then it leads to cancer.”
Dr Fasua also added that men are wired to be polygamous in nature when asked by the host, “Some men in the country have not eaten properly to have sex in a month.”
An independent studies about this cancer by our correspondent Sanusi Abdullahi Oyelekan has it that, a prostate cancer men is a type of cancer that develops in the prostate gland, which is a small walnut-shaped gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum in males. The prostate gland plays a crucial role in the male reproductive system by producing fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
When prostate cancer occurs, abnormal cells in the prostate gland multiply uncontrollably, forming a tumor. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among men, especially in older age groups.
Symptoms of prostate cancer may include:
- Difficulty urinating
- Weak or interrupted urine flow
- Frequent urination, especially at night
- Blood in the urine or semen
- Pain or discomfort in the pelvic area
- Erectile dysfunction
- Bone pain, if the cancer has spread to the bones.
Meanwhile, it’s important to note that early-stage prostate cancer may not cause any symptoms, which is why routine screening tests such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests and digital rectal exams (DRE) are essential for early detection.
The treatment options for prostate cancer depend on various factors, including the stage and aggressiveness of the cancer, as well as the patient’s overall health and preferences. Treatment options may include:
- Active surveillance: Monitoring the cancer closely with regular check-ups and tests without immediate treatment, particularly for low-risk cancers.
- Surgery: Surgical removal of the prostate gland, known as prostatectomy, may be recommended for localized prostate cancer.
- Radiation therapy: Using high-energy beams to kill cancer cells, either externally through external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) or internally through brachytherapy.
- Hormone therapy: Lowering levels of male hormones, such as testosterone, to slow the growth of prostate cancer cells.
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