2023-11-16 01:26:30
The death of Karl Tremblay from prostate cancer is a painful reminder of the importance of getting tested when in doubt, particularly for young people.
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Among all the cancers that exist, prostate cancer is generally considered a “good cancer, in the sense that it is a less aggressive cancer most of the time,” explained the former Minister of Health and political analyst. , Dr Gaétan Barrette, at LCN Wednesday evening. Many seniors diagnosed with prostate cancer do not even receive treatment due to the slow progression of the disease at their age.
The encouraging prognoses for prostate cancer, however, quickly darken the younger the patient is. However, Karl Tremblay began to develop his cancer around the age of 44, or even 43, noted Dr. Barrette.
He noted the importance of screening, particularly among young people.
“Men don’t listen to their bodies. The first thing to pay attention to is the symptoms. Prostate cancer begins with banal symptoms,” said the former minister.
Among the symptoms to watch out for, we note difficulty urinating, characterized by a less powerful stream of urine or difficulty emptying the bladder in one go. The presence of blood in urine should also ring an alarm, as should the presence of blood in semen.
If in doubt, it is important to consult for a digital rectal exam to determine if prostate cancer could explain the symptoms. “It’s a simple test to do, it costs nothing, but you still have to listen to yourself and go see the family doctor,” mentioned Dr. Barrette.
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