St Raphael Health Foundation

06/12/2025

Prostate Cancer is one of the most common cancers among men but early detection saves lives. Know the signs. Protect your health:
• Frequent or painful urination
• Weak urine stream
• Blood in urine or semen
• Back or hip pain
• Fatigue or weakness

23/11/2025

Prostate cancer cases surge countrywide, now Uganda’s leading male killer- Uganda Cancer Instituite warns

The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has sounded a fresh alarm over the rapidly rising burden of prostate cancer, warning that the disease has become the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in Uganda and a major cause of cancer-related deaths. Addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre on F...

08/11/2025

Symptoms of Prostate enlargement include; urgency to urinate, weak urine stream, difficulty in start or stopping urination, Painful ej*******on, swells and pain in testicles, dribbling of urine, erectile Dysfunction and low libido and lower back pain.

19/10/2025

Do you know the warning signs of prostate cancer? 🚨 Recognizing these symptoms early can make a critical difference in your treatment options.

05/10/2025

Prostate cancer is most common in men over the age of 50 or from a Black African or Caribbean background, but anyone with a prostate can get it.

Prostate cancer usually develops slowly, so there may be no signs for many years, but it’s important to know the symptoms to look out for.

Early diagnosis and treatment can save lives.

28/09/2025

Prostate Cancer Awareness 💙
Did you know that prostate cancer is the 3rd most common cancer among Ugandan men?

06/09/2025

Our Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) program emphasizes the need for us all to talk about the issues affected by young people, with a particular interest in listening to the opportunities to empower them.

16/08/2025

In our Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) program, we also emphasize the need for us all to talk about the issues affected by young people, with a particular interest in listening to the opportunities to empower them.

16/08/2025

🔵 Boost Your Prostate Health Naturally! 🔵
Your diet plays a powerful role in protecting your prostate — and this simple guide can help you make smarter food choices every day.

26/07/2025

•• Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer ••
In its early stages, prostate cancer often causes no noticeable symptoms. As it progresses, signs may include:

• Urinary Symptoms (most common):
~Difficulty starting urination (hesitancy)
~Weak or interrupted urine flow
~Frequent urination, especially at night (nocturia)
~Urgency to urinate
~Pain or burning during urination
~Inability to empty the bladder completely

• Sexual Dysfunction:
~Erectile dysfunction (difficulty achieving or maintaining an er****on)
~Painful ej*******on
~Blood in semen

• Advanced Stage Symptoms:
~Blood in urine (hematuria)
~Pain in the back, hips, or pelvis (from cancer spreading to bones)
~Unexplained weight loss
~Fatigue
~Swelling in legs or pelvic area (from lymph node involvement)

•• Causes and Risk Factors of Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is caused by genetic mutations in prostate cells, but the exact reason why these mutations occur is often unclear. Several risk factors increase the likelihood:

1. Age:

Risk increases significantly after age 50. Most cases are diagnosed in men over 65.

2. Family History:

Having a father, brother, or son with prostate cancer increases your risk.

Inherited mutations in genes like BRCA1 and BRCA2 may play a role.

3. Race/Ethnicity:

African-American men have a higher risk and are more likely to develop aggressive forms.

Lower incidence in Asian and Hispanic men.

4. Diet and Lifestyle:

High-fat diet, especially from red meat and dairy, may increase risk.

Obesity is linked with more aggressive prostate cancer.

Low intake of fruits and vegetables may contribute.

5. Hormonal Factors:

Higher levels of testosterone and other androgens may fuel prostate cancer growth.

6. Environmental Exposures:

Exposure to certain chemicals (e.g., in farming or industrial work) might raise risk.

7. Smoking:

Increases the risk of more aggressive prostate cancer and worsens.

19/07/2025

Early warning signs of Prostate cancer in men.

29/06/2025

Signs of Prostate Enlargement: Inability to control urine flow, Frequent urination especially at night, Blood or pus in urine/semen, Persistent back or lower abdominal pain.