JAKARTA - Former President of the United States, Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer in aggressive form and has spread to the bone. Currently, Joe Biden and his family are consulting a team of doctors to determine the best handling steps.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer experienced by men, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It is estimated that around 1.3 million men worldwide suffer from prostate cancer.
Quoted from WebMD, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate gland, a small gland located at the bottom of the bladder. There are causes and symptoms of prostate cancer that must be watched out for, as below.
1. Cause of prostate cancer
The exact cause of prostate cancer is not known with certainty. However, there are several factors that can increase the risk of prostate cancer, such as age-added, obesity, exposure to chemicals, to less fibered diets.
2. Symptoms of prostate cancer
At the beginning of its appearance, prostate cancer usually does not cause any symptoms. However, when the cancer gets bigger or the prostate gland is inflamed, the sufferer will experience symptoms in the form of urination disorders.
Starting from difficulty urinating, pain during urination, weak urine flow, and the appearance of blood in urine. Other symptoms that can be experienced are frequent urination, especially at night, back pain, pain during ejaculation, erectile dysfunction (impotence), to bone pain when cancer has spread to the bone.
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3. Treatment and prevention of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer treatment is usually adjusted to the severity of cancer and the patient's overall condition. Treatment methods that can be done are surgery, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and cryotherapy.
Meanwhile, the way to prevent prostate cancer is not known for sure. However, the risk of cancer can be minimized by undergoing a healthy diet, not smoking, limiting consumption of alcoholic beverages, and exercising regularly.
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