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Posted 12/26/2017 8:52 PM (GMT 0)
I've heard that prostate cancer in those below 40 (or even 50) can be very aggressive, is that right? And often it is only discovered in the later stages and therefore more difficult to treat? Surely though, if it is that aggressive then the men who have got it at this age would have realised something is wrong and gone to the doctor straight away?

Also what is the actual low down on the link between jerking off and prostate cancer. There is inconsistency here. Most research indicates that regular m*****bation at any age can help with the health of the prostate and even prevent cancer, however a 2009 report states - " Frequent m*****bation in young men is linked to higher risk of early prostate cancer, but it lowers prostate cancer risk for men in their 50s, a study shows. High levels of male sex hormones, or androgens, may increase a man's risk of prostate cancer."

I know there are experienced people on here so I would like to know the truth behind this.

Post Edited (winglets) : 12/26/2017 1:55:10 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/26/2017 9:07 PM (GMT 0)
Not true for me.....look at my signature. nono
Posted 12/26/2017 9:28 PM (GMT 0)
dbell, what are you referring to?
Posted 12/26/2017 11:54 PM (GMT 0)

winglets said...
I've heard that prostate cancer in those below 40 (or even 50) can be very aggressive, is that right? .

This is what I was referring too!
Posted 12/27/2017 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
i was 48 at diagnosis - my gleason grade was 7 (not the most aggressive) but my stage was T2C( putting me in a higher risk category). I went to the doc due to issues with frequent urination and also constriction ( flow was not free). I also noticed a gradual decrease in the amount of semen - not sure if that has anything to do with Prostrate Cancer but I have read in this forum of similar symptoms from others.

Hope this helps. Based on your previous posts - you may never need to worry about PC. IF there are a couple of things I would recommend ( and these are just my opinion and you may already know ) - Keep Mr. Happy Busy, switch to a plant based diet and reduce alcohol - and it goes without saying - never smoke.

...and you may never worry about PC and a lot of other bad things in life.
Posted 12/27/2017 12:50 AM (GMT 0)
I thought keeping mr happy busy enlarges the prostate, is that right? The general consensus is that it actually might help prevent cancer. How exactly does this happen? What's the reasoning behind it?
Posted 12/27/2017 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
my readings have not yet taken me to any article relating to keeping mr. happy busy and prostrate size. I would love to see where you might have read that.

But, I have read some articles where they have indicated that a larger prostrate may be helpful from prostrate cancer point of view in the sense that the cancer has to work longer to escape the prostrate gland or capsule. Once it goes outside the capsule there may not be cure and can only be managed as a disease.
Posted 12/27/2017 2:41 AM (GMT 0)
winglets, I don't know of any definitive studies that talk about relative aggressiveness of PC based on age at diagnosis....BUT, anecdotal evidence from this forum suggests that it may be true that younger men (under 50) do seem to have more aggressive disease. And, in a certain way, it makes sense. That for a younger man to be in a position to GET diagnosed, he's not getting screened or checked regularly (most likely anyway), so he's going to show up at a urologist with some kind of symptoms. And, since PC is frequently asymptomatic in it's early stages, then the reality of symptoms in a younger man points to the possibility of a nasty form of the disease.

The relationship between PC and sexual activity is one that has had numerous studies done....and the results are all over the place, with probably says something of value.

The deal is this, at least in the US in the general population, once you reach a certain age, the likelyhood that you have measurable PC nears certainty. That's just how it is.
Posted 12/27/2017 4:19 AM (GMT 0)
No data to support either of your assertions. There are many myths relating to PC, so be careful in believing everything you hear.
Posted 12/27/2017 3:38 PM (GMT 0)
you're going to drive yourself crazy with this. There is so much false information, misleading and contradictory studies on the internet that you'll never get the final answer you're looking for.

Live life today. Enjoy today and all it offers. Tomorrow will come no matter what we do today.

Life has a way of doing the unexpected and shattering all our plans and precautions.

Life is to be lived to the full, now, not now for then, but now for now.
Posted 1/3/2018 10:29 PM (GMT 0)
wrong....wrong....wrong.....nothing you stated is true.....

PC is no more aggressive in young men than old....in fact I have seen studies that state the opposite...

I was 43 and Grade Group 1 or (3+3=6). That was 9.3 years ago when treated...and I am still <0.03 after RP
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