27/07/2025
🧔🏾♂️ MEN, LET’S TALK ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER
That small walnut-sized gland between your bladder and your manhood — the prostate — doesn’t make headlines, but when it turns rogue, it can grow as big as an orange 🍊 and silently cause serious damage.
👉🏾 Over 1.4 million men worldwide are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year.
In Zambia and across Africa, it’s often detected late — because, let’s be honest, most men would rather wrestle a lion than get a prostate exam. 🙈
💣 ARE YOU AT RISK?
Age: Risk increases after 50
Family History: If your father or uncle had it, your chances double
Black Men: We are genetically more prone
Diet: High red meat, low vegetables = higher risk
Obesity & Smoking: Fuel to the fire
🧠 WHAT CAUSES IT?
Doctors don’t know the exact cause — but it’s linked to hormone imbalances, inflammation, and genetic mutations. Think of it like a quiet tenant suddenly trying to burn down the house.
🚨 COMMON SYMPTOMS
If you notice any of these signs, don’t ignore them:
Weak or interrupted urine stream
Frequent urination, especially at night
Painful urination or ej*******on
Blood in urine or semen
Erectile dysfunction
Lower back, hip, or pelvic pain (a sign it may have spread)
🔬 DIAGNOSIS METHODS
DRE (Digital Re**al Exam) – Awkward, but lifesaving
PSA Blood Test – Elevated levels raise red flags
Ultrasound, MRI, Biopsy – The full investigation
💊 TREATMENT OPTIONS
Depending on the stage, doctors may recommend:
Active Surveillance – Watch carefully, no immediate action
Surgery – Removing the prostate gland
Radiation or Hormone Therapy – Kill or starve the cancer cells
Chemo / Immunotherapy – For advanced cases
Supportive care – Pain relief and managing symptoms
🛡️ PREVENTION TIPS
Eat more tomatoes 🍅, greens, and whole foods
Exercise regularly – jog, walk, dance, move!
Avoid smoking & maintain a healthy weight
Get checked yearly after 40 (or earlier if there’s family history)
Don’t fear the DRE — fear late detection
😱 IF LEFT UNTREATED, PROSTATE CANCER CAN LEAD TO:
- Cancer spreading to bones and other organs
- Urinary incontinence
- Permanent erectile dysfunction
- Chronic pain
- Even death
💡 REAL TALK, MEN:
Don’t wait until the pain hits or the tap stops flowing.
Prostate cancer is beatable when caught early.
Getting checked is not weakness — it’s wisdom. ✅
👨🏽⚕️ At Green World, we care about men’s health.
📞 Call or WhatsApp: +260 779 773013
📍 Location: Near Kitwe Post Office, Kitwe
🩺 Health screenings and support supplements available
Green World Zambia — We Care, We Share. 💚