Understanding Effects of Cancer in Men
Thursday, October 15th, 2009The leading sites of cancer in males are found in the prostate, lungs, colon and rectum, kidney, and the skin.
What is prostate cancer’s effect on men? Men with prostate cancer find it difficult to pass urine. A weak and sometimes intermittent flow of urine may be noticed. Urine dribbles before and after urinating. Also, frequent and painful urination may be experienced. Blood in the urine may occur but this is rare. A man with prostate cancer may have erectile dysfunction.
What is lung cancer’s effect on men? Men are less vulnerable to the deadly side effects of lung cancer even though cancer kills more men than women. Excessive rates of lung cancer in men are found in those who are exposed to radiographic asbestosis in the workplace. Men with over 40 years of exposure in high-risk trades are five times more at risk of lung cancer than those with 5 to 10 years.
What is colon cancer effect on men? Colon cancer affects men and women equally. However, men who have cancer in the pelvic area (prostate, colon, rectum, and kidney) have more difficulty resuming sex after cancer treatment as compared to men with other cancers. Older men are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction after cancer treatment due to cancer’s sexual side effects related to aging.
What is kidney cancer effect on men? Kidney cancer may be present in both men and women but is more common in men. For men, it is the seventh most common cancer diagnosis.
What is skin cancer effect on men? Because men take poorer care of their skin health than women do, it is an effort for men to prevent melanoma and its early detection. Because men discover growths later than women do, the melanoma becomes harder to treat. Men have more unprotected sun exposure than woman and examine their skin less often which is why they develop more skin cancers. Majority of people with melanoma are found in white men over 50 years of age.
Important Disclaimer: Please keep in mind this article should not be taken as a medical advise, for proper medical advise regarding cancer, please contact your local oncologist expert.
