Five common cancers in men

Cancer can affect men and women almost equally, but some cancers are more common in men. Here are the five most common cancers in men.

Bladder cancer

Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men, with about 1 in 26 men having the chance of developing the disease. It is more common in older men, with 9 in 10 men over the age of 55 diagnosed with the disease and the average age at diagnosis is 73.

In terms of invasiveness, bladder cancer is particularly dangerous. Cancer cells invade from the lining into the muscular wall of the bladder. In addition, it can spread to the lymph nodes, other organs in the pelvic area such as the kidneys or intestines or some other organs in the body such as the liver and lungs.

Melanoma

Although melanoma accounts for only 1% of skin cancers, it is responsible for the majority of skin cancer deaths. The risk of melanoma increases with age, with the average age of diagnosis being 63.

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, men between the ages of 15 and 39 are 55 percent more likely to die from melanoma than women of the same age.

Avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun and protecting your skin with sunscreen is the best way to prevent the risk of developing the disease. This is especially recommended for men with fair skin and many freckles.

Colorectal cancer

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in men, with a 1 in 21 chance of developing it. Colon cancer often occurs with rectal cancer, so the condition is often referred to as colorectal cancer.

Colon cancer cells do not naturally regress but continue to grow and divide. To reduce the risk of this disease, men are advised to have regular cancer screenings, exercise regularly, not smoke and not drink more than 2 glasses of alcohol per day.

Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and is also the second leading cause of death, after lung cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society, one in seven men will develop this disease. Prostate cancer begins when certain cells in the prostate gland grow out of control.

Most prostate cancers are adenocarcinomas, which originate in the glandular cells that produce the prostatic fluid in men's semen.

While some prostate cancer risk factors such as race, family history and age are uncontrollable, men can significantly reduce their risk of developing the disease by maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet and not smoking.

Lung cancer

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women (excluding skin cancer). 1 in 14 men will develop the disease, regardless of whether they smoke or not. Generally, smokers face a higher risk than non-smokers.

According to LungCancer.org, lung cancer is caused by abnormal cell division in the lungs. As these cells grow, they form tumors that interfere with the functioning of the lungs (the lungs supply oxygen to the body through the blood).

The best way to avoid lung cancer is to not smoke and stay away from secondhand smoke.

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