PSA for outcome prediction and posttreatment evaluation following radiation for prostate cancer: Do we know how to use it? Pretreatment prostate-specific antigen (PSA) has been shown to be a powerful predictor of expected outcome after radiation for prostate cancer. Additional ... DA Kuban,AM El...
Obesity may increase your risk for problems from prostate cancer. Limit or do not have high-calorie foods or drinks. Exercise as directed. Exercise may help you recover after treatment and may help prevent prostate cancer from returning. Exercise can also help you manage your weight. Try to ge...
Clinical oncologyMason MD, Moore R, Jones G, et al. Radiotherapy for prostate cancer: is it "what you do" or "the way that you do it"? A UK perspective on technique and qual- ity assurance. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2016;28(9):e92-e100....
Start thinking about side effects.As prostate cancer treatments fight your disease, they can also cause other problems, like losing control of your bladder or trouble getting erections. Not all men will have these side effects, but you should talk about them with your doctor before you decide ...
If you plan to get surgery for yourprostate cancer, there are a few things you can do to get ready ahead of time. As with any surgery, your well-being and safety are important. If youprepare for surgery, you’ll be more likely to have a successful outcome. ...
Recurrence ofprostate canceroccurs when cancer returns after initial treatment has been completed. Prostate cancer can recur locally (in the area immediately surrounding the prostate) or distantly (anywhere else in the body). After surgery or radiation for prostate cancer that is confined to the pros...
It can even get as bad as cancer! Yes, that is correct. It is well known that prostate cancer is often caused by toxic overload! So how do you give your gland a "walk and some fresh air"? And some extra nourishment? And a good cleaning?
Can you still have an erection if your prostate is removed? When you have a radical prostatectomy, you have surgery to remove your prostate gland. These nerves, blood vessels, and muscles may be weakened when you have surgery for your prostate cancer. For a period of time after surgery, ma...
treatment decision-making for early prostate cancer patients -what can nurses do J Irvine,S Fung,Chung 被引量: 0发表: 2017年 Pretreatment of metastatic disease Prostate cancer is a disease of older men, with more than 80% of cases being diagnosed in men 65 years of age and older. Broader...
Is Erleada Right for Me? Your health care provider will likely do testing to check the type of prostate cancer you have and whether it has spread outside of the prostate. The results, along with your past medical history, can help your health care team find out if Erleada is right for ...