Hey there, tech-savvy readers! While this topic might seem a bit out of our age range, it's super important for our families and communities. Recent updates reveal that prostate cancer—often nicknamed the "retirement disease"—is on the rise, and experts are urging men aged 50 and above to get regular PSA screenings to catch the disease early.
During National Cancer Week (April 15-21), Beijing Hospital held an offline event to stress the value of early detection. Liu Ming, Director of the Urology Department at Beijing Hospital, explained that even though prostate cancer typically grows slowly, delaying a screening can mean it’s caught too late, sometimes when it's already metastatic—a stage much harder to treat. In some cities, screening shows detection rates between 0.8% and 1.5% among older men. 😯
Adding to these efforts, the Beijing Society of Integrative Medicine launched a Prostate Cancer Patient Health Education Project. This cool initiative blends online and in-person sessions to spread awareness, standardize diagnostic practices, and boost treatment outcomes.
Even if you're in your 20s, sharing this info with older relatives or mentors could truly make a difference. Early checkups save lives, so let’s help raise the awareness and keep our loved ones healthy! 💡
Reference(s):
Rising Prostate Cancer Rates Spur Experts to Advise Regular Screening for Men Over 50
bjnews.com.cn
