Thursday, June 4, 2009

Could i get prostate cancer when im 14

Could i get prostate cancer when im 14?
I have needed to urinate alot more and my legs ache. So i was just wondering if i could get prostate cancer when im 14?
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1 :
Cancer is most often age specific. Prostate cancer occurs in older men. That does not mean you cannot get cancer at 14 . . it just means that this type of cancer is not likely. It is possible for you to develop Testicular cancer at your age, so it is recommended that you learn how to self exam for any unusual lumps or bumps in the testicular area. Testicular Self Exam http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/guys/tse.html ASCO: Age Specific Childhood cancers http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Childhood+Cancer ASCO: Age Specific cancers in Teens http://www.cancer.net/patient/Coping/Age-Specific+Information/Cancer+in+Teens/Overview
2 :
While it is not impossible, it is so very unlikely to be prostate cancer that you should probably assume it is something else and look for symptoms of that first.
3 :
While I suppose you can never say never, the possibility is as close to zero as makes almost no difference. Prostate cancer is so rare in young men that there are no statistics available for the disease incidence in men under 35. It's extremely rare in men under 50; over 80% of men diagnosed with it are over 65 and half of all cases occur in men over 75.
4 :
i doubt it...go and get checked to find out what is wrong..prostate cancer is usually in men over 50...
5 :
Prostate cancer behaves differently for different people depending on the type of prostate cancer it is. Some risk factors include age, race, family history, diet and testosterone levels. Symptoms include: The need to urinate frequently, particularly during the night - Difficulty to begin urinating or holding urination back - Weak or interrupted flow of urine - Painful or burning urination - Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips and/or upper thighs As with most cancers, if prostate cancer is caught in the early stages, it can be dealt with a lot better.
6 :
yes you can get it being young. it does not make a difference of whom it gets.

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