Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by prostate carcinoma (prostate cancer): Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Hypercalcemia (calcium excess) due to tumor hypercalcemia (tumor-induced hypercalcemia, TIH). Cardiovascular System (I00-I99). Cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarction, sudden cardiac death, and apoplexy) associated with androgen deprivation therapy; risk: GnRH agonists: … Prostate Cancer: Complications

Prostate Cancer: Classification

TNM classification of prostate cancer. T Tumor TX Primary tumor not assessable T0 No evidence of primary tumor T1 Tumor neither palpable nor visible in imaging techniques T1a Incidental finding at TUR-P (transurethral resection of the prostate/surgical removal of the prostate through the urethra), ≤ 5% of resected tissue T1b Incidental finding at TUR-P, >5% … Prostate Cancer: Classification

Prostate Cancer: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes [lymphedema due to lymph node metastases; anemia (anemia)] Inspection and palpation (palpation) of the abdomen (belly), inguinal region (groin region; examination for inguinal lymph nodes!), … Prostate Cancer: Examination

Prostate Cancer: Drug Therapy

Therapeutic target To prevent further spread of carcinoma and thus prolong survival. Therapy recommendations The following recommendations are based on the current S3 guideline (see below-“Introduction”) unless otherwise noted: Prior to radical prostatectomy (surgical removal of prostate with capsule, the end pieces of the vas deferens, and the seminal vesicles), neoadjuvant (treatment that occurs before … Prostate Cancer: Drug Therapy

Prostate Cancer: Diagnostic Tests

Initial diagnosis includes digital rectal examination (DRU), a palpation examination in which the prostate is palpated from the rectum. In this way, any hardening and irregularities of the prostate surface can be detected. If there is a suspicion of tumor disease, further diagnostic measures can be initiated.Obligatory Medical Device Diagnostics Transrectal prostate ultrasonography (TRUS; ultrasound … Prostate Cancer: Diagnostic Tests

Prostate Cancer: Micronutrient Therapy

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (macro- and micronutrients) are used for prevention (prevention): Vitamins C, D and E Trace elements selenium and zinc Omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid Secondary plant compounds alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene, zeaxanthin Isoflavones: genistein, daidzein, glycitein Flavonoids Within the framework of … Prostate Cancer: Micronutrient Therapy

Prostate Cancer: Prevention

To prevent prostate cancer (prostate cancer), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Diet High consumption of red meat, i.e., muscle meat of pork, beef, lamb, veal, mutton, horse, sheep, goat; this is classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “probably carcinogenic to humans,” i.e., carcinogenicMeat and sausage products … Prostate Cancer: Prevention

Prostate Cancer: Primary Therapy

Therapy for prostate cancer is based on tumor stage-localized carcinoma or advanced disease, degree of differentiation-with both the patient’s general condition and his or her biological age-curative goal only if life expectancy > 10 years-being factors in the decision. If a cure cannot be achieved, then the therapy must not worsen the quality of life. … Prostate Cancer: Primary Therapy

Prostate Cancer: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) It is now believed that the development of prostate cancer is a multistep process in which the genome (genetic material) is randomly damaged multiple times. This damage is referred to as “hits” in the international literature. Statistical calculations based on the increasing incidence (frequency of new cases) of tumor diseases with … Prostate Cancer: Causes

Prostate Cancer: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Complaints usually occur only in the already advanced stage of prostate cancer. This is because at the beginning of the disease, usually only the outer area of the prostate is affected.Only when the tumor spreads further inside the prostate and narrows the urethra (urethra), complaints occur: Bladder voiding dysfunction (obstructive symptoms/occlusion symptoms): Weakened urinary stream … Prostate Cancer: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Prostate Cancer: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of prostate cancer (prostate cancer). Family history Are there frequent tumor cases in your family? Did your brother or/and father have prostate cancer? Social history What is your occupation? Do you work shift/night duty? Are you exposed to harmful working substances in your … Prostate Cancer: Medical History