What is Prostate Cancer and What Are Its Symptoms?
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Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancer types in men. Usually shows no symptoms in early stages. The PSA blood test is the most important screening tool.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. It develops as a result of abnormal growth in the cells of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is a walnut-sized organ located below the bladder and surrounds the urethra.
Diagnostic Methods
- PSA Blood Test: Prostate Specific Antigen levels in the blood
- Digital Rectal Examination: Physical examination of the prostate
- Multiparametric MRI: Detailed imaging of the prostate
- Prostate Biopsy: Tissue sample for definitive diagnosis
Treatment Methods
- Robotic Radical Prostatectomy: Minimally invasive removal of the prostate with da Vinci system
- Radiation Therapy: External beam or brachytherapy
- Hormone Therapy: Lowering testosterone levels
- Active Surveillance: For low-risk cancers
