Cyclists often suspected cancer

Passion for cycling can significantly spoil the nervous system of men, as the researchers found. Avid cyclists doctors wrongly suspected that they were the victims of prostate cancer.

Consultant Surgeon of the Royal Hospital in Surrey Dr Chris Eden claims that the men who adore often pedaling, increased blood levels of the protein PSA, which is a key indicator of development Prostate Cancer . This does not mean that cyclists get sick this kind of tumor, they remain perfectly healthy people. But doctors do not know about and begin to look for cancer that can lead a man to a state of high nervous stress.

In recent years, fans of cycling is becoming more. Some refuse vehicle in favor of the bicycle for economic reasons, and someone is a means of transport seems to be a great way to exercise. As a result, the number of male patients with elevated levels of the protein suspicious PSA is constantly growing. And doctors continue to frighten them.

"Unfortunately, a lot of doctors just do not know that cycling is able to significantly increase the level of PSA in the blood of a man - says Dr. Eden. - They send these patients to a completely unnecessary diagnosis. In fact, the so-called false-positive test result . All physicians should interrogate the patients about whether they are addicted to riding a bicycle, before you start to suspect prostate cancer ".

According to Dr. Eden, regular cycling and the associated elevated levels of PSA protein does not increase the risk of developing prostate cancer. And the bike can still be considered an excellent tool for sports loads.

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