Prostate diseases and urologic conditions, common in middle-aged and older men, can be uncomfortable, difficult, and even frightening. They are often complex and sometimes life-changing or life-threatening. This year alone, approximately 230,000 men in the US will develop prostate cancer, ranking it as the number one cancer in men of any age. And approximately one-third of all men over 50 will someday contract prostate cancer.
It is important to note that most men over the age of 50 have some degree of benign prostate growth. It is estimated that 75% are undiagnosed and would benefit from evaluation and possible treatment or simple lifestyle changes.
Find out the key things you as a woman can do to become a partner in your man's prostate health.
What to look for...
There are 10 signs of a prostate condition that you can look out for. By observing your loved one, you have a greater chance of catching a prostate issue before it advances too far.
What can you do to help?
Plenty! For starters, you can encourage regular check-ups.
"A Women's Guide To Prostate Health" is provided by Prostate Healthcare of New York, PLLC (PHCNY), one of the most highly regarded prostate medical and surgical practices in the country, founded by Doctors Eugene Fine & Irwin Leventhal. To learn more about PHCNY, click here.