What Are the Early Symptoms of Prostate Cancer, and Can Ayurveda Help Prevent It? - #15612

A few months ago, my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and it was a huge shock to our family. He had no major symptoms—just frequent urination at night, which he assumed was normal due to aging. But when his doctor ran tests, his PSA levels were high, and further scans confirmed the diagnosis. I never realized how common prostate cancer is until this happened, and now I’m starting to worry about my own risk. I’m in my 40s, and I want to be proactive about my health. I keep wondering—what are the early symptoms of prostate cancer that most men overlook? Is frequent urination always a sign, or are there other things to watch for? I’ve read that symptoms like difficulty urinating, a weak stream, and pelvic discomfort could indicate an issue, but do they always mean cancer? Are there cases where the cancer is completely silent until it’s in the advanced stages? Since my father’s diagnosis, I’ve been reading a lot about prevention, and I came across Ayurveda. It seems like Ayurveda takes a holistic approach, focusing on diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies to maintain prostate health. I read that herbs like Gokshura, Shatavari, and Saw Palmetto may help keep the prostate healthy—do they actually work? Has anyone tried them and noticed a difference? Another thing I’ve been wondering about is detoxification. I read that Ayurveda uses therapies like Panchakarma to cleanse the body and balance hormones. Could detox methods help prevent prostate cancer or slow its progression? Also, I’ve heard that inflammation plays a big role in cancer growth—does Ayurveda address inflammation in a way that Western medicine doesn’t? For men who have dealt with prostate issues, what worked for you? If anyone has used Ayurveda for prevention or management of prostate cancer, I’d love to hear what lifestyle changes and herbal remedies made a difference. I don’t want to wait until it’s too late to take care of my health.