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Prostate cancer is usually diagnosed before it has any effect.
Prostate cancer does not usually produce symptoms. Most of the time it is diagnosed before it has any effect. Its main risk factor for developing it is age.
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Symptoms of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer does not usually produce symptoms. Most of the time it is diagnosed before it has any effect. The manifestations that a man with a prostate tumor usually presents are secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia, which usually coexists with it:
- Painful urination (dysuria).
- Increased frequency of urination.
- Loose jet.
- Sensation of incomplete evacuation.
- Shortness of urination.
- Urgency or urgency to urinate.
- Blood in the urine (hematuria).
- Blood in the semen (hemospermia).
In some cases, prostate cancer may debut in advanced stages. On these occasions, the tumor may cause local symptoms such as:
- Bleeding in the urine.
- Great voiding difficulty.
- Perineal pain.
- In some cases, it may invade the rectum and cause constipation or alterations in the stool habit.
- If the tumor affects the bladder, urinary urgency, frequency of urination and urinary discomfort may increase.
- If the tumor reaches the bladder trigone, obstruction of the ureter may occur and, consequently, lumbar pain, colic, ureteral dilatation or even annulment of that kidney.
- If there is bone involvement, bone pain and even pathological fractures may occur, although this situation is unusual.
Causes of Prostate Cancer
The causes of prostate cancer are not known but the main risk factor for developing it is age. There are some associations between racial factors (more common in blacks) with increased diagnosis of prostate cancer. In addition, there seems to be a clear association between some mutations, such as carriers of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, and the possibility of developing prostate cancer.
On the other hand, there seem to be dietary factors, such as obesity, diabetes, alcohol consumption, excessive consumption of red meat and diets with a high percentage of fatty, fried, dairy and processed foods.
Tomato, lycopenes and soy appear to be protective. The relationship between some micronutrients (Selenium and Vitamin E) with prostate tumor development is debatable.
They ask us in the Consultation
How do I know if I have prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer in its early stages usually has no symptoms, so the only way to detect it early is through medical check-ups. The main tests are the PSA blood test and digital rectal examination. In advanced stages, symptoms such as difficulty urinating, increased urinary frequency, blood in the urine or bone pain may appear. If you are over 50 years of age, or if you have a family history, it is advisable to see a urologist even if you do not have any discomfort.
Is prostate cancer curable?
Prostate cancer is curable, especially when detected in early stages. If the tumor is localized, cure rates exceed 90% with treatments such as surgery, focal therapy or radiotherapy. In advanced cases, although it is not curable, there are very effective therapies that allow it to be controlled for years. Early detection is essential to increase the chances of cure. For this reason, periodic urological check-ups are recommended from the age of 50 (or earlier if there is a family history).
When is the use of robotic surgery recommended?
Robotic surgery is recommended in a variety of situations where its advantages can significantly improve patient outcomes compared to traditional open or laparoscopic surgery. It is considered especially beneficial in complex procedures where high precision and surgical dexterity are required in confined spaces, in patients with comorbidities and/or when urinary or erectile function is sought to be preserved.
How many days does one bleed after a prostate biopsy?
It is normal to bleed after a prostate biopsy for one to two weeks, depending on the type of bleeding. There may be blood in the urine, stool and/or semen.
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Newsof ROC Clinic on Prostate Cancer
Research
Salvage lymph node dissection in patients with prostate cancer treated with radical prostatectomy or radiotherapy and positive choline positron emission tomography (PET/CT) scan
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