Dr. Enrique Pérez-Castro, a specialist in Urology, warns of the need to go to the urologist and have regular check-ups after the age of 50. Although it is true that tests for the early diagnosis of prostate cancer are advancing by leaps and bounds, they are not enough to slow down the evolution of the disease.
What is the best way to reach a diagnosis?
Currently, the most successful diagnostic test is multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging. By means of it we can make a very correct and precise diagnosis. If the results are positive it will be convenient to perform a biopsy to determine more accurately the patient’s diagnosis.
The importance of seeing a specialist on a regular basis
It is therefore very important to raise awareness of the many advantages of early detection of cancer, especially prostate cancer. At the age of 50 it is advisable to visit a urologist and undergo the relevant tests. In cases where the patient has a direct family history, it is recommended that they visit the urologist after the age of 40.
In fact, the number of deaths due to uterine cancer in women is notably lower than that of men due to prostate cancer and this is due to the regularity with which they visit the gynecologist at least once a year.