Brussels, Let's Talk Urology!

  Let’s Talk Men’s Health: Breaking the Silence on Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in Belgium, with roughly 8,000 new cases diagnosed every year. Yet, despite how frequent it is, many men avoid talking about it until symptoms force the issue. The good news? Overall 10-year survival rates for prostate cancer in Belgium reach an impressive  97% [1]  when addressed appropriately. Because prostate cancer is often a slow-growing "silent enemy" in its early stages, awareness and timely checkups make all the difference. Here is a straightforward, myth-busting guide to help you take charge of your pro state health. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Myth #1: "I feel completely fine, so I don't have to worry." Fact:  In its early stages, prostate cancer rarely shows any warning signs or symptoms at all. By the time noticeable signs appear, they may include: Difficulty urinating or a weakene...

26 December 2025 "Erectile and urinary symptoms are often dismissed as isolated or age-related problems. In reality, they can be among the earliest indicators of cardiovascular, metabolic, or systemic disease. In this article, a urologist explains how erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, changes in morning erections, and priapism function as important warning signs, and why recognizing them early can prevent serious long-term health consequences." In everyday clinical practice, one observation recurs with striking regularity: many men remain hesitant to speak openly about urological symptoms. This reluctance is understandable, but it is also misguided. Such symptoms are rarely limited to sexual performance or urinary comfort alone. Far more often, they represent early biological signals (components of the body’s internal warning system) pointing toward wider, systemic health concerns. Sexual and urinary function offer an unusually sensitive insight into overall health stat...