Prostate Cancer Therapy

“PSA allows us to detect prostate cancer several years before that nodule would develop, at a much earlier stage, and therefore at a much more curable stage.” Drs. Schlegel (Department Chairman) and Tewari of Cornell Urology discuss the application of PSA tests, digital rectum exams, and other approaches that enable urologists to diagnose prostate cancer earlier. A family history of prostate cancer and the implications relative to a diagnosis of prostate cancer is also discussed. The need to receive a PDA and at what age is also covered by one of the leading prostate cancer researchers.

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“There’s no doubt that if the cancer is picked up early, it gives many more treatment options than if it’s picked up later.” Dr. Tewari (leader in prostate cancer research and surgery) of Cornell Urology discusses the critical importance of early detection in prostate cancer and the benefits it has for prostate cancer patients.

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Prostate cancer survivor Mr. Ernest Barbuti & Dr. Donald Urban discuss the choice of radiation treatment for prostate cancer.

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“The most important thing to prevent prostate cancer is to pick your parents properly.” Dr. Schlegel (Department Chairman) of Cornell Urology discusses a question they face often—Can prostate cancer be prevented? They discuss the role of race, diet, genetic profile and review important steps we can take to decrease our risk of facing prostate cancer.

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Okay, we know that PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is produced by prostate gland cells (the epithelium) hence it is reasonable to think that the cells will continue to manufacture PSA even if they are in locations outside the prostate? Having said that, does an elevated level of PSA in a prostate cancer patient in remission and with full/radical Prostatectomy indicates the presence of a metastatic tumor somewhere? If NOT how and why could the PSA levels be so elevated in the above described patient? Your informed comments will be greatly appreciated – Thank You.
***guitargadfly – Thanks for your concern and your kind answer. I am not the one afflicted with this horrible disease, but an older and very dear friend of mine. He has already suffered tremendously because of it. And now him and his wife are all worried to pieces with his latest elevated PSA results.

Because PSA is specific for prostate, I’d be very concerned about recurrence or metastasis.

There could have been invasion of the tumour that was missed, or early, previously undetected metastasis at the time of surgery.

My best to your friend… good luck with a bad disease.

“It’s like poking into a pillow in which a couple of golf balls are hidden.” Dr. Tewari, of the Dept. of Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, discusses the prostate cancer biopsy and its effectiveness. While it’s the best they have, it is not perfect.

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A prostate cancer patient briefly shares what he went through when his PSA level kept on rising.

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“The outcomes from surgical treatment of prostate cancer are dependent on the patient’s age, on the extent of the tumor, and to some degree the experience and results that an individual surgeon gets.” Dr. Schlegel, of the Dept. of Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, explains common expectations for patients entering into prostate cancer surgery and what factors those expectations are founded upon.

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“The key in watchful waiting is not waiting, it’s watchful intervention.” Dr. Tewari, of the Dept. of Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, discusses the fact that surgery and immediate treatment for prostate cancer patients is not the optimal choice for certain prostate cancer patients.

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http://prostate-cancer-symptoms.info

Symptoms of prostate cancer may include the following: urinary problems, such as not being able to urinate, having a hard time starting or stopping the flow of urine, needing to urinate often, especially at night, weak flow of urine, urine flow that starts and stops, pain or burning during urination, difficulty having an erection, blood in the urine or semen, and/or frequent pain in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs. Prostate cancer usually does not cause symptoms in the beginning stages. By the time symptoms do occur, the disease may have spread beyond the prostate.

The “Prostate Cancer Treatment” report includes a review of possible signs and symptoms (such as weak flow of urine or painful ejactulation); descriptions of the various tests used for diagnosis (including digital rectal exam and prostate-specific antigen test); an explanation of the various stages of prostate cancer (Stages I, II, III, and IV); an overview of treatment options (including watchful waiting, surgery, and radation therapy); and also includes 10 pages of related medical terminology (to help you understand what your medical provider is talking about.

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