Prostate Cancer - What Are The Risks?
Almost 1.3 million new cases in 2018 worldwide. In Fiji there were 41 cases recorded at the CWM hospital and 50 cases last year.
Sunday 14 November 2021 | 16:17
Some of the risks of prostate cancer are:-
- Age - 50 years and above are required to be tested.
- Family History - for those that have family history, testing can be done from 45 years of age.
- Diet- some studies have shown that eating a diet high in processed meat or high fat foods can increase risk. More people are diagnosed with prostate cancer in developed countries because of screening programs.
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Almost 1.3 million new cases in 2018 worldwide. In Fiji there were 41 cases recorded at the CWM hospital and 50 cases last year.
Talk to your doctor about your risks and your symptoms.
If you are 50 years old or older, get tested this year.
Visit your nearest health facility if you are experiencing any symptoms or call us on 3324 960.
