Active surveillance, or watchful waiting, is when doctors keep an eye on the cancer so they can take action if it gets worse. Treatment for Early-Stage Prostate Cancer Doctors usually recommend three main types of treatment for prostate cancer in its early stages. ...
but which of these risk factors cause a prostate cell to become cancerous is not fully known. For a cancer to develop, changes must occur in the chemicals that make up the DNA, which makes up the genes in the cell. The genes control how the cell ...
Stages I and II are known as early (localized) prostate cancer Stage III is known as locally advanced prostate cancer. Stage IV is known as advanced (metastatic) prostate cancer. What are the possible treatment options for prostate cancer? Staging is not the only information that doctors need....
total energy intake (as reflected by body mass index) and dietary fat have been incriminated. In addition, there is some evidence that suggests thatobesityleads to an increased risk of having a more aggressive, larger prostate cancer, which results in a poorer outcome after treatment. Nevertheles...
In spite of the high incidence of the disease, there is still disagreement as to the right treatment. In our study we reviewed 101 patients in stages T0b, T1 + T2, T3 (N0M0) who were treated by nonradical prostatectomy and no other treatment. The follow-up of these patients was 58 ...
Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States. Yet, when detected in its early stages, prostate cancer can be effectively treated and cured. At Austin Urology Institute, we are proud to offer the latest in evaluation, treatment and...
Chemotherapy may relieve pain and slow tumor growth in advanced stages of prostate cancer. Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy may cause nausea, hair loss, vomiting, and mouth sores. The Latest in Chemotherapy Click here for the latest prostate cancer news. ...
Prostate cancer is common and can often be treated effectively in its early stages. For many men, immediate treatment may not be necessary. This protocol will help you understand the different stages of prostate cancer and what treatments may be needed. Learn about dietary and lifestyle changes,...
Prostate cancer remains a very heterogeneous disease, even in advanced stages, and clinical trials initiated in earlier disease states take longer to assess such outcomes. In the past, PSA was considered a surrogate marker of disease outcomes; however, the FDA does not consider PSA-related markers...
AR antagonists-induced drug resistance and cancer evolution Overall, administration of second-generation AR antagonists to patients in different stages of disease has resulted in a moderate survival benefit. However, several studies have indicated that about 30–60% of patients who receive second-generat...