Men Who Skip This Routine Habit Face 45% Higher Risk Of Prostate Cancer

New research has revealed a troubling link between prostate cancer and one common behavior among men — and it's something that could easily be avoided.According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives. It’s currently the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men, just behind lung cancer.While many diagnosed with the disease survive, prostate cancer still claims the lives of around one in 44 men.

But experts are now highlighting a major risk factor that’s getting more attention: skipping regular prostate cancer screenings.Health professionals are warning that avoiding these routine checks can raise a man's risk of dying from prostate cancer by a staggering 45 percent.They say that implementing nationwide screening programs — especially those using PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood tests — could help detect the cancer earlier and open the door to better treatment options.

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These findings are supported by data from the European Randomised Study of Screening for Prostate Cancer (ERSPC). This study has tracked data from seven different countries across Europe over the last 20 years, making it the most comprehensive prostate cancer screening study in the world.The results clearly suggest that PSA testing not only helps catch prostate cancer earlier but also reduces the risk of dying from it by about 20 percent.The long-term research also shows a consistent link between fewer men attending screening appointments and a higher rate of death due to the disease.

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The study reveals a sharp and concerning contrast between men who go to their screenings and those who don’t.This research was led by scientists from the Erasmus MC Cancer Institute at the University Medical Centre in the Netherlands. They analyzed data from a large group of 72,460 men.Roughly one in six of the participants fell into the category of 'non-attenders,' meaning they had skipped every single screening appointment they were invited to.

That group of non-attenders ended up with a 45 percent higher risk of dying from prostate cancer compared to the men who went to their screenings.On the other hand, men who did attend their appointments saw a 23 percent lower chance of dying from the disease. Those who skipped screenings entirely had a 39 percent higher risk overall.Lead author Dr. Renée Leenen, M.D., Ph.D., from the Netherlands cancer institute, explained the difference, saying: "It may be that men who opted not to attend a screening appointment are care avoiders - meaning they're less likely to engage in healthy behaviors and preventative care in general."

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She went on to say: "This is the opposite behavior of people who are perhaps more health-conscious and are more likely to attend a screening appointment."Dr. Leenen also mentioned that medical teams need to do more to understand which men are missing appointments and why they’re opting out."This will help us to design population-based prostate cancer screening programmes that encourage higher rates of informed participation. Tackling attendance rates in this way could be a big factor in the long-term success of a national prostate screening programme,"

The full study findings are scheduled to be presented at the European Association of Urology (EAU) Congress, which will be held in Madrid, Spain.If you or someone you know is dealing with prostate cancer or simply has questions, the American Cancer Society offers confidential help 24/7. You can call them at 1-800-227-2345 or use their live chat feature at any time.

Men Who Skip This Routine Habit Face 45% Higher Risk Of Prostate Cancer

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