Men’s

Health

Awareness

Bergman Ross & Partners Radiologists

Facts 1 in 23 South African men stand the chance of getting cancer with prostate cancer being the most common type.

As men get older the prostate can enlarge in

size naturally and reduce the flow of urine.

This does not always signify cancer but it should be investigated further in case of cancer

Top Cancers found in Men

Prostate Cancer

Skin Cancer

Lung Cancer

Colorectal cancer

Testicular cancer

Penile Cancer

Anal Cancer

• Age • Family history • Race

Prostate Cancer

• Difficulty in initiating urination • Weak or interrupted flow of

urine • Frequent night time urination • Difficulty in emptying the

bladder • Burning or pain whilst urinating • Blood in urine or semen • Painful ejaculation • Pain in pelvis, back or hips that

persists

Know your symptoms

What is the Prostate This is the part of the male reproductive system.

It is a small, round gland that is located in the front of the rectum at the base of the bladder.

-Its primary function is to release fluid into the urethra during ejaculation.

Risk Factors

• Routine Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) testing, annually, from age 40 for all men at high risk of prostate cancer.

• Routine Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)

testing, annually, as from age 45 for all males

• Routine Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)

testing, at least once every two (2) years, for all males from age 50

Commit to regular testing

• -Rectal exam to feel the prostate

• -Blood test – prostate specific Antigen or PSA.

Testicular Cancer

• An unusual lump or swelling in part of one testicle.

• A sharp pain in testicle or scrotum.

• A heavy feeling Scrotum. • An increase in feel or

firmness. • An unusual difference

between both testicles.

What to look out for

Screening for Testicular Cancer

• Blood Tests • Ultrasound Scan

Younger Men are more likely to get testicular Cancer As you get older it becomes less common

FACTS The testicles are made up of different types of cells. The type of cancer you have depends on the type of cell the cancer starts in.

Most testicular cancers develop in the cells that make sperm, called germ cells.

The 2 main types of cancer that start in germ cells

Testicular self-testing

Men ned to know about their own health.

Men need to talk about their health to their Doctor.

Men need to do monthly testicular self- testing.

Men need to do PSA testing from age 40 if high risk.

Men need to recognise their normal body in order to identify an abnormality.

Men need to watch for signs of stress and mental illness including depression.

Men need to make lifestyle changes:

• Move more and exercise regularly • Stop smoking • Limit drinking alcohol • Watch your weight • Get adequate sleep and rest

Survival for testicular Cancer is very high.

Men need to know that men can also get breast cancer

Protect your health

Early detection saves Lives