Men warned about the "stealthiness" of prostate cancer

Insidious enemy: prostate cancer remains "invisible" until late stages, warns British oncologist

According to Professor Peter Johnson from the University of Southampton, the main danger of prostate cancer lies in its "silent" development. Pain in the bones, back or testicles, urination problems, decreased appetite and rapid weight loss only appear when the tumor reaches a significant size.

"Prostate cancer usually doesn't show symptoms until it grows large enough to affect the urethra," Dr. Johnson emphasized in an interview with the Daily Mirror.

He also noted that similar symptoms can be observed in other, non-oncological diseases, or may be associated with natural age-related changes.

"Prostate cancer typically develops in men over 50 years of age. Diagnosis includes medical examination, scanning and PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test," the expert explained.

The British oncologist strongly recommends that men over 50 undergo annual examinations, even in the absence of any complaints. According to him, this is the only reliable way to detect the disease at an early stage, which is most favorable for treatment.