The long latency period of prostate cancer often results in initial symptoms so subtle that many people miss early diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Chen Bo Sheng, a cancer specialist at Jing-Her Chinese Medicine Clinic in Taiwan, outlined the symptoms of prostate cancer and prevention strategies on the “Health 1+1” program.”
A study published in The Lancet in April projected that the number of new prostate cancer cases worldwide will double from 1.4 million in 2020 to 2.9 million by 2040. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in 112 countries globally.
Causes of Prostate Cancer
Dr. Chen highlighted that prostate cancer is closely linked to aging. As the body ages and cellular function declines, errors in cell replication become more frequent, increasing the risk of developing cancer. Even without symptoms, many men may have early-stage prostate cancer cells present in their bodies. Additionally, prostate cancer is increasingly affecting younger men, with some patients as young as 40 or 50 years.
