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Prostate Cancer
The most common cancer in men, which can be completely controlled with early diagnosis one of the types
Prostate cancer is a cancer of the prostate gland, which is found only in men and is located just below the bladder (urinary bladder). is a type of cancer that develops in the prostate gland. It usually progresses slowly and if detected at an early stage is completely curable. With regular check-ups, the disease can be treated even before symptoms appear. can be detected.
Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
It is usually asymptomatic in the early stages . Symptoms that can be seen in advanced stages are as follows:
Difficulty urinating or intermittent urine
Frequent urination (especially at night)
Weakening of the urine stream
Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
Blood in urine or semen
Pain in the groin, lower back or hip bone (due to bone metastasis in advanced stages)
These symptoms can also be confused with benign prostate enlargement (BPH). Specialist for correct diagnosis evaluation is required.
Risk Factors
- Men aged 50 and over (risk increases especially after age 65)
- Family history of prostate cancer (father or brother)
- Belonging to the black race
- High fat diet
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Hormone levels (testosterone)
- Genetic mutations (such as BRCA2)
Diagnosis Process
- PSA test (Prostate Specific Antigen): Elevated in the blood is a warning for prostate cancer
- Finger rectal examination (PRM): Checks for hardness or irregularity of the prostate
- Multiparametric Prostate MRI: Clarifies suspicious areas
- Prostate biopsy: Ultrasound or MRI guided sampling for definitive diagnosis
- Gleason score: Determines the aggressiveness of the tumor
-Bone scintigraphy / PET-CT: Performed in advanced stage or if metastasis is suspected
Staging
- Localized Stage: Cancer is confined only within the prostate
- Locally advanced stage: May have spread to surrounding tissues
- Metastatic Stage: Invades distant organs (especially bones)
Treatment Methods
The choice of treatment depends on the patient's age, general health status, tumor stage and aggressiveness. personalized.
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- - Preliminary evaluation with your PSA, MRI and biopsy results
- - Personalized treatment plan by a multidisciplinary team
- - Operation organization in centers with robotic surgery
- - Support programs for sexual function and urinary control after treatment
- - Transfer, accommodation and escort services
- - Uninterrupted communication with remote monitoring and control systems
Prostate cancer is a disease that can be treated with over 90% success with early diagnosis.
You can contact us if your PSA is high, if a biopsy is planned or if you would like a second opinion.