FAQs
General FAQs Of Prostate Cancer
Yes. It is considered as one of the most common type of cancer found in men.
If Prostate Cancer is diagnosed at a very early stage then there are certain chances that it will get cure at an early stage.
In India: depends on biopsy
In Hospital:A week
Yes it is if your father or brother has it then there are some chances that you can also have it.
Prostate cancer test involves:
- Physical examination
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test
- Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)
- PET Scan
- Prostate biopsy
- CT Scan
- MRI
The best treatment for prostate cancer is considered on the type of prostate cancer and its stage. Depending on its stage your prostate cancer doctor will suggest you the treatment.
Prostate surgery is considered as the best treatment for prostate cancer.
You will be suggested to undergo prostate surgery in the following conditions:
- Depends on the stage of prostate cancer
- Below 70 years of age
- If cancer is not spread to bone
- Should have healthy body to recover from surgery
- Blood tests
- Physical examination
Several indications for prostate cancer are enlisted below:
- Inherited
- Urination urgency
- Weak bladder
- Blood in urine
- Blood in seminal fluid
- Erectile dysfunction
- Burning sensation in urination
- Discomfort while sitting
- Regular check-ups to avoid any complications.
- Change in eating habit is recommended.
- Improved lifestyle.
- No pain on sides.
It depends on the type of treatment a patient is undergoing. The estimate is about 7000-9000 USD.