Enlarged prostate removal 👌 | Doc Drew Valdez - Urology

Prostate cancer is a malignant growth of the prostate gland (a small gland below the bladder in males that produces seminal fluid). It usually affects older men, especially after 50 years. 🔹 Risk factors • Increasing age • Family history (father/brother) • Genetic mutations (BRCA1/BRCA2) • High-fat diet, obesity • African ancestry (higher risk & aggressive disease) 🔹 Symptoms Early stages are often asymptomatic 😶 Later symptoms include: • Poor urine stream • Increased frequency (especially at

5 questions to ask your UROLOGIST before getting a Prostate Exam ⬇️ 1. What exactly happens during a prostate exam, and how long does it take? 2. Are there different types of prostate exams (digital rectal exam, PSA test), and which one do you recommend for me? 3. What symptoms or risk factors make a prostate exam especially important in my case? 4. How should I prepare for the exam, and is there anything I should avoid beforehand? 5. If my results come back abnormal, what are the next steps or