GU Flashcards
1
Q
What is the MC Gu cancer?
A
Prostate
2
Q
When do you check a PSA level?
A
over 50 – but lots of controversy! Should be a discussion
3
Q
At what level of a PSA do you get a transrectal biopsy?
A
PSA >10
4
Q
What are some treatment methods for prostate ca?
A
radical prostatectomy & Androgen ablation
5
Q
What is the MC solid tumor in young adult males?
A
Testicular cancer
6
Q
Who is at risk for testicular cancer?
A
Cryptorchidism (failure of testicle to descend)
7
Q
What are the sxs of testicular CA?
A
Painless lump, swelling, firmness of the testicle
8
Q
What’s the initial Tx of testicular Ca?
A
Inguinal orchiectomy (so CA won’t spread to the scrotum)
