More and more Romanians under 50 are diagnosed with aggressive forms of prostate cancer, according to the data of the Bucharest Prostate Cancer Center.
Age is an important risk factor in prostate cancer
September marks the International Prostate Cancer Awareness Moon, a global approach that draws attention to the incidence and impact of this condition.
Although the average age of patients remains around 65, doctors draw attention to the alarming decrease in the age of the disease and underline the importance of periodic checks.
The specialists of the Bucharest Prostate Cancer Center say that, unfortunately, only 10% of patients are presented for screening. The recommendation of the center for men over 45 years is to carry out annually the PSA blood analysis and a specialized consultation,
Half of the patients who presented themselves in the last year had prostate adenoma, 30% were diagnosed with prostate cancer in early stages, 10% had advanced forms, and only 10% came for preventive purposes.
“Some of the patients already reach an established diagnosis, 60% of them presenting localized cancer. Starting this year, the center is equipped with the high precision diagnostic system Actuvu Fusion – unique in Bucharest and the first in the country – used for targeted biopsies. 5% of the patients were diagnosed with its help, although initially it had been presented for a second. And the chances of healing.emphasizes the center experts.
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among men over 50.
All the interventions conducted at the Bucharest Prostate Cancer Center were performed robotically, with significant benefits for patients: reduced hospitalization, less complications and faster social reintegration.
30% of operated patients also have cardiological disorders or other comorbidities. For them, the center offers dedicated monitoring, with an emphasis on complex cases.
