Exam 2- prostate cancer Flashcards
1
Q
prostate is the most common cancer in males T/F?
A
true
2
Q
RF for prostate cancer
A
inc. age (>50)
fam history
high fat diet
race-black people
3
Q
S/S early prostate cancer
A
asymptomatic
4
Q
S/S late prostate cancer
A
BPH presentation
bone pain and lung pain w/ metastasis
5
Q
most prostate cancers grow _________ so most men ________
A
slowly, die of something else first
6
Q
screening tool for prostate cancer
A
PSA - controversial- inc. awareness but aggressive treatment
7
Q
Gleason score
A
2-10, higher = worse
8
Q
PSA for
A
those with family history
9
Q
DRE (digital rectal exam) for
A
low risk
10
Q
treatment for prostate cancer
A
surgery/chemo
