Doctors have a fairly elaborate way to determine prostate cancer stages. They take into account the size of the tumor, whether the cancer has invaded local nymph nodes, whether it has metastasized, the PSA test score and the Gleason score. The extent of prostate cancer is also determined by the clinical stage and the pathologic stage. The clinical stage is the doctors estimate of the diseases severity, and the pathologic stage is arrived at after...more
If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer alternative treatment can be used as an adjunct to regular medical treatments to improve the condition, and keep it from getting worse. Here are some helpful guidelines:Cut Sugar Intake. Refined sugar increases the bodys production of arachidonic acid, a substance that contributes to inflammation. Limit Caffeine and Alcohol Consumption. Both caffeine and alcohol are diuretics that flush fluid from...more
It"s important for patients that have been diagnosed with prostate cancer to be monitored constantly by doctors. After surgery or another form of treatment, patients may experience rising PSA levels, which may be a sign of prostate cancer recurrence. The recurrence of the cancer may call for additional treatment. There are many possible options for treating prostate cancer. Conventional forms include active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and biological therapy. In addition, there are alternative forms of treatment that are less invasive and dangerous. Alternative forms for treatment include programs to increase overall health and nutrition generally and may slow down the spreading of prostate cancer. Any of these forms of treatment may be effective at slowing the growth of prostate cancer. After effective treatment, however; doctors may observe prostate cancer recurrence.Prostate cancer recurrence means that prostate cancer has returned after initial treatment. One indicator of recurrence of rising PSA levels following treatment. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the prostate gland. High PSA levels are common...more
Prostate cancer is very common among males, although its not the leading form of fatal cancer among males. It is more likely to occur in males over the age of 40 and is extremely rare in younger males. Prostate cancer is diagnosed and classified for severity and then treated in a variety of different ways. Prostate cancer is the second leading...more
There is enough of information available online about the prostate cancer; but, still, you can use the list of questions below as your starting place to find out the kind of questions you can ask your doctor. And, if you want to remember what your doctor says, take a notepad or tape-recorder with you. Itll be good if you take a loved-one with you...more
A patient diagnosed with prostate cancer has a variety of options to choose from when considering treatment. Its important to first decide whether treatment is necessary, and then to decide between choices such as active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and biologic therapy. In this article, well discuss active surveillance and surgery.The correct treatment for prostate cancer depends on what stage the cancer is in. If the cancer has spread beyond the prostate to other types of the body, a different approach would be taken than if it were isolated in the prostate alone. Another important question is whether treatment is necessary or prudent in the first place. Prostate cancer is fairly common. About 80% of men over the age of 70 have prostate cancer, whether they know it or not. The majority of those with prostate cancer die from unrelated causes. Its definitely important to consult a doctor when making a choice about how to treat prostate cancer. But its also important to be aware of the serious side effects that accompany every type of prostate cancer treatment and to make a judgment call: opt for treatment and a guaranteed lower quality of...more
There are a variety of options available for treatment for prostate cancer, most of which carry serious side effects. A patient should consult with their doctor to determine which form of treatment is necessary, if any. Common forms of treatment...more
Prostate cancer is very common among males, although its not the leading form of fatal cancer among males. It is more likely to occur in males over the age of 40 and is extremely rare in younger males. Prostate cancer is diagnosed and classified for...more
Know More About Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is cancer that starts in the prostate gland. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized structure which wraps around the urethra making up the part of a man's reproductive system which...more
Prostate Cancer Treatment With Brachytherapy Here I am back home after treatment for prostate cancer, feeling great and the NHS has performed at the highest level of excellence from beginning to the end.How did it all start? I'm...more
All about Prostate cancer treatment Singapore There are arrays of medical clinics and hospitals in Singapore which offers state of the art facilities in making life simple and disease free. In fact there is the Lung cancer hospital...more
Biomarkers help provide breakthrough in prostate cancer research Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in British men, with around 37,000 people diagnosed with the disease every single year. According to the Prostate Cancer...more