How to prevent prostate hypertrophy and prostate cancer?

In fact, prostate enlargement is a normal process of life. It is caused by the normal secretion of male hormones. In the past, when we did not have effective drugs, prostate enlargement was a big worry for men. When I was young, doctors had to put catheters in patients, perform surgery, and clear prostate obstructions. This was a very common situation. Many older men often walked around with a urine bag hanging on their backs. But this situation is no longer common now, because there are already very effective drugs to reduce the symptoms of prostate enlargement.

How to prevent prostate enlargement? There is no special prevention method, just control it with medication, because prostate enlargement is a normal condition.

But prostate cancer is another matter. Prostate cancer is preventable like other cancers. Pay attention to your diet, don’t smoke, and don’t let your body be too fat, all of which will increase the risk of cancer.

One thing to note is that prostate cancer is related to family history. If a family member has prostate cancer or even other cancers, it may increase your risk of prostate cancer. Many people don’t know that there is actually a genetic link between breast cancer and prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer may also increase the risk of prostate cancer.

So if your immediate family members, such as parents or sisters and brothers, have cancer (no matter what kind of cancer), you should go to a genetic information center for an assessment to see if you have a gene for prostate cancer. The genetic information center will assess your risk of cancer based on your family’s medical history and incidence.

In New York, there are not many places that specialize in genetic evaluations. They are only done in university hospitals and are not something that ordinary oncologists can do.