by Men are often better familiar with Formula -1 World Champion than with signs of prostate cancer, as research showed.
A new survey has revealed widespread confusion about prostate cancer and the health of the prostate.
The survey showed that 27 percent of men could call leading racing drivers as signs of prostate problems.
In the meantime, a third was too shy to talk to her family doctor about her problems, while almost half didn’t know how the screening works. A quarter believed not to be checked unless they had symptoms.
Why we work for changes
The Telegraph is committed to the introduction of targeted screening so that the most endangered people, such as black men and people with a family history, are offered PSA tests.
Experts also demand that the current NHS instructions are rewritten so that GPS is supposed to discuss prostate cancer risks with men instead of waiting for them to address them.
Cases and rates of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer often has no symptoms in the early stages. If symptoms occur, they can contain changes in urination, e.g.
However, the urination problems are also common in old age and are associated with other less serious problems. Persistent back pain, fatigue and weight loss can be symptoms of an advanced disease.
Early diagnosis is critical
The late diagnosis is associated with far worse survival. Men who diagnosed early prostate cancer have a five -year survival rate of almost 100 percent. This is compared to around 50 percent as soon as they have spread beyond the prostate.
Every year around 55,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, which makes it the most common cancer in men with 12,000 deaths.
However, prostate cancer is the only big cancer without screening program. Vista Health’s survey showed that 35 percent delayed or avoided to talk to a medical specialist about potential prostate problems. The most common reason that was cited by 16 percent was embarrassed.
Widespread ignorance
Twenty percent of those surveyed did not know where the prostate was located, and 65 percent could not explain its function safely (it helps to generate seeds and to influence the urine flow).
A fifth of the men wrongly believed that the prostate was in the bladder when the small gland was actually below.
More than a quarter of the men said they had been looking for tests after pronouncing public personalities.
After the Telegraph has shown, it comes in the six months after Sir Chris Hoy, 49, the six-time Olympic cycling medalist, Sir Chris Hoy, 49, spoke about his diagnosis.
The survey showed that a quarter of men statedy Would do this from peace of mind.
The survey was commissioned by Vista Health, which offers a prostate -screening service, including PSA blood tests and MRI if necessary.
Dr. Reem Hasan, the Chief Medical Officer from Vista Health, said: “These results are a real wake -up call. Many men are understandably worried about prostate cancer, but too often they do not fully understand what the prostate is or whether they can have an increased risk. This confusion can quickly become fear and sad to delay actions.
Authorization about embarrassment
“We urgently need to replace myths with facts and embarrassment with empowerment. The health of the prostate should not be a taboo subject. If they are checked, they do not have to be invasive or uncomfortable. A simple PSA blood test, followed by an MRI if necessary, can offer clarity and real peace peace.”
The British National Screening Committee (UK NSC) is currently considering whether the introduction of tests is recommended.
In the past, the idea refused because the concern that PSA tests are too unreliable and would lead to too many men being carried out unnecessary procedures.
In recent years, however, the backup technology, which has been used to confirm a diagnosis, has significantly improved, whereby the hope that further progress in prostate Cancer UKS transform study could be tested that the screening could reduce deaths by 40 percent in the future.
