The Most Common Types Of Cancers That Affect Men

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer, or commonly known as colon cancer, is cancer of the large intestine (colon), with most cases of this kind beginning with small, non-cancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Over time, unfortunately, some of these polyps can become cancerous, and thus develop into colon cancer. Symptoms of colorectal cancer include changes in bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation, a change in the consistency of the stool that lasts longer than four weeks, rectal bleeding or blood in the stool, and persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain.

Other symptoms include weakness or fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and an individual not feeling that their bowels are empty after relieving themselves. Many patients with colon cancer may not experience any symptoms in the early stages of the disease, and symptoms can vary as it depends on the size and location of the cancer in the large intestine.

Prostate Cancer

As the most common form of cancer that develops in men, prostate cancer is when cancerous cellsdevelop in the prostate, an organ that is a small, walnut-shaped gland that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer can range from a slow growth that requires little to no treatment to aggressive that spreads quickly. In its early stages, prostate cancer may not show any visible signs or symptoms, but in an advanced stage, symptoms include trouble urinating, decreased force in the stream of urine, blood in the semen, discomfort in the pelvic area, bone pain, and erectile dysfunction. Prostate cancer that is detected in the early stages when it is still in the prostate gland has a better chance of being successfully treated, which makes it incredibly important that men get their prostates examined regularly.