Men are much less health-conscious than women, and it is often women family members who persuade men to get tested.
THE MORTALITY RATE FROM PROSTATE CANCER IN HUNGARY IS WORSE THAN THE EUROPEAN AVERAGE BECAUSE PATIENTS ARE LATE IN SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION.
In Hungary, the proportion of prostate cancer cases that are only detected after the tumour has metastasised, when it is more difficult to save the patient's life, is above the European average. The rate is around 30 percent in our country, compared to 10-15 percent in Western Europe.
In terms of prostate cancer incidence, Hungary is in the middle of the European league, but the death rate is much higher. On a per capita basis, almost as many people die of prostate cancer in Hungary as in Scandinavian countries where the incidence is two and a half times higher. In Hungary, prostate cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer death in men. If a man is diagnosed early, radical prostatectomy improves his life expectancy, but if it is diagnosed late, only medication is available and life expectancy is lower," said Dr Péter Nyirády, Director of the Department of Urology at Semmelweis University.
A follow-up study shows that people who have their prostate radically removed have a better life expectancy. On average, people over 70 who underwent such an operation lived for 11.4 years, compared with 7.4 years for those who received drug treatment. For those under 70, this is 11.3 and 8.8 years respectively. This significant difference shows the importance of early detection," said Dr. Péter Nyirády.
Anyone who has any urological complaints, such as frequent urination, should visit a specialist clinic immediately. The recommendation is to have a blood test for PSA (prostate specific antigen) at least once between the ages of 40 and 50. You should also have a prostate test where the specialist feels your prostate through the rectum. People with a family history of the disease should be screened every year or two from the age of 45, while others should be screened from the age of 50.
Men are much less health-conscious than women, and it is often women in their families who persuade men to have a check-up.
The chances of getting well are much higher if you lead a healthy lifestyle and have regular check-ups. The key is a healthy lifestyle, a varied diet, optimal weight and regular exercise. This can prevent 60 percent of chronic diseases, including prostate cancer, which has no specific symptoms," said Dr. Petra Kovács, a candidate specialist at the Urology Clinic of Semmelweis University, who believes that the younger generation is more health conscious.
Source : https://semmelweis.hu/mediasarok/2020/07/17/prosztatarak-sokszor-tul-keson-fordulnak-orvoshoz-a-magyar-ferfiak/
