5 common cancers in men

Understanding the most common cancers in men and knowing how to reduce your risk can help prevent cancer deaths.

Men are more likely to die from cancer than women, but scientific advances such as antibiotics, vaccines and chemotherapy have reduced how often people die from cancer.

Prostate cancer is the leading cancer in men, but besides that, there are a number of other cancers that men should pay attention to in order to protect themselves.

Prostate cancer

As one of the most dangerous cancers for men, the death rate from this disease is second only to lung cancer.

Prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate gland begin to grow out of control.

Almost all prostate cancers are cancers that develop from the glandular cells (cells that make the prostatic fluid that is added to semen).

While cancer risk factors such as genetics and age cannot be controlled, eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking can help.

Lung cancer

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women (excluding skin cancer).

For smokers, they have a higher risk of lung cancer than non-smokers.

Lung cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs. As they grow, these abnormal cells form tumors and interfere with the lung's ability to function, such as supplying oxygen to the body through the bloodstream.

The best way to prevent lung cancer is to not smoke and stay away from cigarette smoke.

Colon and rectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men.

Colon and rectal cancers often occur together and are called colorectal cancer (which is not the same as rectal cancer).

Rectal cancer begins in the rectum, the last few inches of the large intestine, near the anus. Cancer cells do not die normally but continue to grow and divide.

Cancer screening, regular exercise, not smoking and not drinking more than two drinks a day will help reduce your risk of this cancer.

Bladder cancer

Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men, and accounts for about 5 percent of all new cancers in the U.S. Typically, 9 out of 10 people diagnosed with this cancer are 55 years old.

The average age at diagnosis is 73. Overall, 1 in 26 men are diagnosed with bladder cancer.

Cancer cells can spread through the lining into the muscle of the bladder, while invasive bladder cancer can spread to lymph nodes, other organs in the pelvis (causing problems with kidney and bowel function), or other organs in the body, such as the liver and lungs.

Melanoma

Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, and melanoma accounts for only 1% of skin cancers, but causes the majority of skin cancer deaths.

The risk of melanoma increases with age, with the average age at diagnosis being 63. This cancer is most common in young people, especially young women. Men aged 15-39 are 55% more likely to die from melanoma than women of the same age with the disease.

Skin cancer arises from the skin, due to abnormal cells that can invade and spread to other parts of the body. To prevent it, you should limit long exposure to sunlight and protect your skin with sunscreen. This is especially recommended for men with fair skin and many freckles.

According to VNN