Bike ride organised to spread awareness about prostate cancer

  • | Monday | 1st October, 2018

Dr Yadav said, “As men age, they should get regular prostate screenings to check for prostate cancer. BPH, also called prostate gland enlargement — is a common condition as men get older. JAIPUR: They might be riding motorbikes daily but on Sunday it was a different ride. It is critical to consult your doctor and it is important to avoid shying away from the issue. Even if you don’t find urinary symptoms bothersome, it’s important to identify or rule out any underlying causes.

JAIPUR: They might be riding motorbikes daily but on Sunday it was a different ride. Gathered at Rajasthan Polo Club at around 7am, well-dressed helmet-clad men took a ride through the city’s roads to spread awareness on prostate cancer Their ride culminated at Tonk Road where Dr M Roychowdhury, chief urologist and medical director of a private hospital, addressed the gathering informing them about prostate cancer.“September 2018 is being observed as a month for spreading awareness on prostate cancer,” said Dr Roychowdhury while explaining why awareness about prostate cancer is important.He said, “Awareness about prostate cancer is important because it grows slowly and it can cause significant number of deaths.”He pointed out that it can be treated and it can be cured, if detected early, before it spreads.Besides, Sawai Man Singh medical college is also spreading awareness on prostate cancer through posters and pamphlets on symptoms and treatment of prostate cancer Dr SS Yadav, senior professor, Department of Urology, SMS Hospital Jaipur, expressed a need for proper screening for prostate cancer. Dr Yadav said, “As men age, they should get regular prostate screenings to check for prostate cancer. If you’re having urinary problems, discuss them with your doctor. Even if you don’t find urinary symptoms bothersome, it’s important to identify or rule out any underlying causes. Untreated urinary problems might lead to obstruction of the urinary tract. It is critical to consult your doctor and it is important to avoid shying away from the issue. Your doctor can help you choose the best care based on your age, health, and how the condition affects you.”He said that enlargement of the prostate that is not a result of cancer is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Incidence of BPH, one of the most common conditions affecting adult men, increases dramatically after the age of 50. BPH, also called prostate gland enlargement — is a common condition as men get older.

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