Question 1

is there a difference between prostate cancer and prostate cysts?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Big difference
one is cancer
one is a cyst -- which could be a cancer but usually not.

Question 2

my grandpa & great grandpa had aggressive prostate cancer & i have multiple genetic markers for it.  i am 31.  what tests should i have done 2 b safe?

Accepted Answer

See below: Even in men with genetic risk factors for prostate cancer, it is not recommended to be screened for the disease until after age 40. A that time, you should have a psa test and rectal exam.  Hopefully, by then, we may have a better screening test than the psa. It is good to have knowledge of your family medical history, as it will help your doctor look for diseases for which you are at higher risk.

Question 3

can woman get prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Lucky for us - that is one kind of cancer we can't get. Only men have prostates.

Question 4

can a man survive prostate cancer?

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Yes: With early detection, treatment, and close follow-up, one can definitely survive prostate cancer.  It depends on the stage (extent) of the cancer, the overall health of the individual, and the response to treatment.

Question 5

how do people treat prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Depends on age/stage: Many factors go into the decision making process, including age, health status, grade (gleason score), stage, patient preference, physician preference.  Options include watchful waiting, surgery with standard prostatectomy or robotic prostatectomy, external igrt or imrt radiation, internal radioactive implants (low dose permanent seeds or high dose temporary catheters), hormonal therapy.

Question 6

what does prostate cancer look like?

Accepted Answer

Cancer or tumor: Of the prostate typically is a slow growing nodule within the prostate.  The gleason grade helps to stratify the tumors that are higher grade from lower grade slower growing tumors. Some cancers can be palpated on exam. Higher grade tumors may be more aggressive and may be less likely to form a mass.  The psa test may be helpful in the appropriate clinical setting.

Question 7

how common is prostate cancer in women?

Accepted Answer

It does not happen: As women do not have a prostate, they do not get prostate cancer.

Question 8

whats done when testing for prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Rectal and PSA: A rectal examination and a blood test for prostate specific antigen (psa) are the usual procedures for intial testing.  If there is suspician of cancer, needle biopsy of the prostate, through the rectum, is done and tissue set for examination by a pathologist.

Question 9

who is at risk of developing prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Family history: Risk factors for prostate cancer include a family history of prostate cancer, especially your father. In addition african american males tend to have a higher incidence of prostate cancer as well. A recent study has shown a slight increase in prostate cancer in patients who take vitamin E supplements. Prostate cancer has not been linked to food products.

Question 10

is prostate cancer more prevalent in black men?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Also it tends to occur at a younger age.

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