Sunday, January 20, 2008

Can children under 18 get prostate cancer

can children under 18 get prostate cancer?
my son is having urinary burns and is having much trouble urinating. i have not seen any blood but i read the symptoms and he has most of them. I hope im not offending anyone, im just very paranoid. Thank you!
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Yes..
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yes
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39 years old is the youngest that I know of... It is not likely that he has a detectable Prostate cancer at age 18. Prostatitis or Urinary Infections are more likely. Young men have a higher chance of having testicular problems... they should be informed. They should know that if there is a (testiculat) problem or changes like a lump or pain- to let a parent and/or Dr. know asap. Time is of the essance and the sooner the better if there is a testicular cancer. Teens are at a higher risk for that... but men can get it later in life as well the risk decreases with age for testicular CA but increases for Prostate CA. If you're over 50, have abnormal s/s - or a family history of prostate cancer-it's a good idea to get a (the routine blood test/cancer screening)-P.S.A.. Prostatic Specific Antigen -is helpful with your exam. Hope to be of help! :)