Prostate Cancer: Local Disease
Etiology and Clinical Factors : Prostate cancer
By prostate Doc at 6 October, 2008, 1:58 pm
Etiology
Epidemiologic factors associated with the development of prostate cancer in- clude age, genetic background, race, hormone status, and suspected dietary factors. Prostate cancer appears to be age-related occurring in 30% of men over age 50, and 80% of men over age 80, with an increase in incidence in each decade. It is impor- tant to [...]
Survival : Prostate cancer
By prostate Doc at 6 October, 2008, 12:53 pm
Since prostate cancer is a slow growing tumor, it is pertinent to look at survival after treatment at the 5- to 15-year period. Most data for survival appears favorable at the 5-year mark, but declines before 10 years. In general, about 70% of men treated by radical prostatectomy are cured. Approximately 20% of men will [...]
Read More >>Prostate Surgery
By prostate Doc at 29 September, 2008, 5:44 pm
Prostatectomy for Cure
Selection of candidates suitable for surgery is based on the natural history of prostate cancer, its Gleason score, the life expectancy of the candidate, and consideration of morbidity from the operation. The best candidates for total prostatectomy are those likely to benefit from it, and therefore, they should be young enough to [...]
Prostate Treatment
By prostate Doc at 22 September, 2008, 6:41 pm
While patients may have a difficult time accepting the diagnosis of prostate cancer, the decision regarding treatment is often the most difficult part of the process.
Read More >>Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
By prostate Doc at 15 September, 2008, 8:34 am
Diagnosis of prostate cancer is most often made by needle biopsy of the prostate, following suspicion of its presence by digital rectal examination and PSA testing. Digi- tal rectal examination may strongly suggest the diagnosis; however, tissue confirma- tion is needed and may proceed by transrectal or transperineal biopsy of the prostate under a local [...]
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