Question 1

i was diagnosed with prostate cancer in mid 2019.  surgery was conducted 11/6/2019. since my recovery is progressing well. i am 58 and want to get back into a solid exercise routine. do you have a recommendation for a plan or resource for my situation?  t

Accepted Answer

Nothing special: It has been more than 6 months since surgery and you may engage in any exercise you like. Start gradually and increase the time and intensity of exercise as tolerated. It would be useful to engage in weight bearing exercises to maintain your bone health.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

Question 2

symptoms of prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Varies.: Some people with prostate cancer may not have any symptoms and are found with a prostate nodule on routine examination or have blood work that shows a high psa level.  The screening recommendations for prostate cancer are debated/controversial, so have a discussion with your doctor.  Your doctor can discuss the risks and benefits of screening.

Question 3

can prostate cancer be cured?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It often is, especially if it's low-grade and localized.

Question 4

how do avoid prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Healthy Lifestyles: Prostate cancer is quite common in males &gt;70 years but it is rarely of any consequence because an average patient with prostate cancer lives for&gt;15years.This is the reason for not to even do psa test for &gt;70 year old males.
On the other hand we promote healthy lifestyles to prevent chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer, both of which can be minimized by cutting out animal fats in our diets.

Question 5

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 6

how is prostate cancer treated?

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Surgery/Radiation: The 2 main forms of treatment for prostate cancer include radical surgery or radiation therapy. Another less common form of treatment is cryotherapy, which is freezing of the prostate.

Question 7

can prostate cancer be inherited?

Accepted Answer

Risk: Men with a family history of prostate cancer are at greater risk of developing prostate cancer themselves.

Question 8

how do you treat prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Surgery/Radiation: The 2 main forms of curative treatment for prostate cancer is radical surgery or some form of radiation therapy. There is also cryotherapy which is freezing of the prostate but not as common as surgery or radiation. If the cancer is advanced, then treatment consists of hormonal therapy.

Question 9

how is prostate cancer diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Biopsy: Once a consideratoin is made for a diagnosis of prostate cancer, the next step is a prostate biopsy. This is an office procedure. This includes placement of a rectal ultrasound probe to visualize the prostate. A number of biopsies are taken and then examined under the microscope to determine if malignant cells are present.

Question 10

can a man survive prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

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.

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