Prostate Cancer

Question 1

True of false, can someone have prostate cancer if it metastasises in the bone?

Answer 1

True, it is a malignant tumour of prostatic cell origin

Question 2

What are two strong risk factors of prostate cancer?

Answer 2

Age and family history

Question 3

What are three ways to screen for prostate cancer?

Answer 3

• Prostate specific antigen via blood test
• Digital rectal exam
• Multiple MRI’s

Question 4

What confirms the presence of PCa, the stage and grade?

Answer 4

Histological exam (examination of a biopsy)

Question 5

What percentage of men will get prostate cancer?

Answer 5

13%

Question 6

True or false, stage 1-3 have a 100% survival rate of PCa

Answer 6

True!

Question 7

What is the difference between active surveillance and watchful waiting in PCa?

Answer 7

Active surveillance - passive treatment to see if treatment can be delayed
Watchful waiting - passive treatment to see if treatment is worth it (i.e., If on palliative care)

Question 8

What is a radical prostatectomy?

Answer 8

Surgical removal of prostate gland

Question 9

What is radiation therapy in PCa?

Answer 9

Radiation to damage DNA in PCa cells

Question 10

What is Androgen Deprivation Therapy?

Answer 10

Reduction in androgens to prevent PCa growth and spread

Question 11

Zoladex is what type of treatment?

Answer 11

ADT

Question 12

True or false, the exercise training guidelines in 2017 for PCa involves a lot more exercise and higher intensity compared to the 2009 guidelines?

Answer 12

True! PCa men can tolerate a lot more

Question 13

True or false, people with cancer shoulder avoid inactivity

Answer 13

True!

Question 14

True or false, PCa men who engage in weight bearing impact exercises can improve bone mineral density?

Answer 14

True! Normal resistance training may still see no/ reduced levels of BMD

Question 15

True or false, exercise increases PSA and testosterone in PCa men?

Answer 15

False, exercise is safe regarding to increasing chance of cancer progression