13 Prostate Cancer Signs Men Must Never Ignore — From Subtle to Serious
Doctor Alex
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Early prostate cancer often causes no symptoms at all. And that’s exactly why so many men are diagnosed too late.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Around 52,000 men are diagnosed every year in the UK alone. One in eight men will develop it in their lifetime. Yet awareness of what to look for — and when to act — is still far too low.
In this video, I walk you through 13 signs of prostate cancer, starting with the subtle, easy-to-dismiss urinary changes, and finishing with the serious symptoms that require urgent medical attention.
Most urinary symptoms in men are caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. But prostate cancer can cause similar symptoms, and symptoms alone cannot tell you which one it is. Awareness is what gets men into the system early enough for treatment to be curative.
In this video you’ll learn:
-Why early prostate cancer often causes no symptoms
-When urinary frequency and nocturia become concerning
-What a weak or stop-start urine stream may indicate
-Why blood in the urine should always be investigated
-When blood in semen needs assessment
-The significance of persistent bone pain
-The emergency symptoms of spinal cord compression
-Who is at higher risk (age, ethnicity, family history, BRCA mutations)
-When to see your GP — and when to go to A&E
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
02:41 #1 No Symptoms At All
04:08 #2 Needing to Urinate More Frequently
05:38 #3 Waking at Night to Urinate (Nocturia)
06:54 #4 Difficulty Starting Urination
07:55 #5 Weak or Slow Urine Stream
08:51 #6 Stop-Start Flow
09:46 #7 Feeling Like the Bladder Hasn’t Fully Emptied
10:42 Overview of the Urinary symptoms
11:59 #8 Sudden Urgency to Urinate
12:44 #9 Burning or Discomfort When Urinating
13:41 #10 Blood in the Urine (Haematuria)
15:03 #11 Blood in the Semen (Haematospermia)
15:55 #12 Persistent Bone Pain
17:26 #13 Leg Weakness, Numbness, or Loss of Bladder or Bowel Control (Medical Emergency)
18:50 Who Is at Higher Risk
20:42 When to Actually Seek Medical Advice
21:45 Final Word
#dralex #doctoralex #prostatecancer #menshealth #psa #longevity
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It means a lot to me that this has become a space where people are interested in the simple things that keep us healthy and prevent problems before they ever reach the hospital. If there’s a topic you’d like me to explain in a future video, please let me know in the comments.
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There is also a myth that prostate cancer grows slowly, but what I understand from listening to and reading experts is that it is like a rabbit: it may stay still for a long time and suddenly jump all over the place. I get a PSA test once a year and while some experts are against the test, my doctor felt that it is worth getting. I agreed.... I wish everyone health.
PS--Incorporate some pumpkin seeds in your diet. According to some studies, it promotes prostate health.
13 Prostate Cancer Signs Men Must Never Ignore — From Subtle to Serious
Doctor Alex
41,258 views
https://www.dralexnewsletter.com Join the community by signing up to my daily newsletter! Practical health advice, straight to your inbox, every morning.
Early prostate cancer often causes no symptoms at all. And that’s exactly why so many men are diagnosed too late.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Around 52,000 men are diagnosed every year in the UK alone. One in eight men will develop it in their lifetime. Yet awareness of what to look for — and when to act — is still far too low.
In this video, I walk you through 13 signs of prostate cancer, starting with the subtle, easy-to-dismiss urinary changes, and finishing with the serious symptoms that require urgent medical attention.
Most urinary symptoms in men are caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. But prostate cancer can cause similar symptoms, and symptoms alone cannot tell you which one it is. Awareness is what gets men into the system early enough for treatment to be curative.
In this video you’ll learn:
-Why early prostate cancer often causes no symptoms
-When urinary frequency and nocturia become concerning
-What a weak or stop-start urine stream may indicate
-Why blood in the urine should always be investigated
-When blood in semen needs assessment
-The significance of persistent bone pain
-The emergency symptoms of spinal cord compression
-Who is at higher risk (age, ethnicity, family history, BRCA mutations)
-When to see your GP — and when to go to A&E
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
02:41 #1 No Symptoms At All
04:08 #2 Needing to Urinate More Frequently
05:38 #3 Waking at Night to Urinate (Nocturia)
06:54 #4 Difficulty Starting Urination
07:55 #5 Weak or Slow Urine Stream
08:51 #6 Stop-Start Flow
09:46 #7 Feeling Like the Bladder Hasn’t Fully Emptied
10:42 Overview of the Urinary symptoms
11:59 #8 Sudden Urgency to Urinate
12:44 #9 Burning or Discomfort When Urinating
13:41 #10 Blood in the Urine (Haematuria)
15:03 #11 Blood in the Semen (Haematospermia)
15:55 #12 Persistent Bone Pain
17:26 #13 Leg Weakness, Numbness, or Loss of Bladder or Bowel Control (Medical Emergency)
18:50 Who Is at Higher Risk
20:42 When to Actually Seek Medical Advice
21:45 Final Word
#dralex #doctoralex #prostatecancer #menshealth #psa #longevity
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