Prostate Cancer Flashcards
What is most common cancer in men
Prostate
2nd most common cause of death in men
Prostate cancer
Epidemiology of Prostate Cancer
> 65 generally
Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer
African or Afro Carribbean
First Degree Relative
HPC1, BRCA1 and 2
Where do prostate cancers tend to be
Peripheral Zone
80% of newly diagnosed prostate cancers are
localised
Prostate Cancer is diagnosed through
opportunistic PSA testing
Tests for Prostate Cancer
Bloods: PSA
PR Exam
Trus Guided Prostate Biopsy
Symptoms of Local Disease in Prostate Cancer
Weak Stream Hesistancy Sensation of Incomplete Empty Frequency Urgency Urge Incontinence Urinary Tract infection
Symptoms of Locally Invasive Disease Prostate Cancer
Haematuria Perineal and Suprapubic Pain Impotent Incontinence Loin Pain Anuria Symptoms of renal failure Haemospermia tenesmus
Metastatic Prostate Cancer Symptoms
Bone Pain Sciatica Paraplegia secondary to spinal cord compression lymph node enlarg lymphoedema Loin pain or anuria Lethargy Cachexia weight loss
Commonest mode of presentation for prostate cancer
Asymptomatic
which protease is tested in PSA testing
Kallikrein Serine Protease
which protease is produced by glands of protease
Kallikrein Serine Protease
Normal PSA range
0-4