Chapter 25: MNT for Prostate CA

Question 1

What is the 5-yr survival rate for prostate CA?

Answer 1

almost 100% until metastatic – median survival for that is 1-3 years`

Question 2

What are the risk factors for prostate CA?

Answer 2

Age - 60% of cases are diagnosed in men over 65
Race - highest rates in African Americans
Family history - first degree relative doubles risk
Diet

Question 3

What are the most common chemos used to treat prostate CA?

Answer 3

Carbazitaxel
Carboplatin
Docetaxel
Doxorubicin
Etoposide
Pacitaxel
Vinorelbine
Vinblastine

Question 4

What are the general diet recommendations for Prostate CA survivors?

Answer 4

High F/V intake - 8-10 servings/d
Lycopene - 30 mg/d
Fiber - 30-45 g/d
Sat Fat -

Question 5

Aside from Surgery/Radiation/Chemo, what is another treatment Prostate CA patients might undergo that have nutritional consequences? What are they?

Answer 5

Androgen (ADT) Hormone Therapy - long term side effects of osteoporosis, loss of Lean body mass, elevated lipids, decreased insulin sensitivity, and possibly anemia

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