The former president of the United States, Joe BidenIt was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had already extended to the bones.
The case, released a few days ago, has generated great attention and reactivated medical debate about the importance of the timely diagnosis of this disease, especially in older men.
At 82, Biden began experiencing urinary symptoms that resulted in a specialized medical evaluation.
The studies revealed high -grade prostate cancer, with a score that indicates a rapid growth and great aggressive tumor. One of the aspects that has caught the most attention to the case is that the ex -president had not performed detection tests since 2014, when he was 72 years old.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common conditions that affects the male reproductive system, it is often developed without showing evident symptoms in its initial stages.
For this reason, specialists point out the importance of performing regular medical exams, especially from a certain age.
The urologist Dayron Rodríguez He explained that men over 50 should consult with their doctor about the need for preventive exams, even more so if they have family history or changes in urinary habits.
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“This news reminds us that early detection can make a difference between effective treatment and late diagnosis with fewer options,” said the specialist.
Dayron stressed that a simple blood test, accompanied by a physical examination, can offer vital information on prostate health.
These controls allow to identify the presence of a possible tumor even in phases where there are no visible symptoms, significantly increasing the possibilities of successful treatment.
Currently, medical guides have different recommendations regarding the frequency of Screening Prostate, especially in men over 70 years.
The prostate, a gland the size of a nut located just below the bladder, tends to change with age.
In some men, these transformations can lead to benign problems, but in others, abnormal growth can lead to cancer.
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