Prostate Cancer

Question 1

Prostate gland purpose

Answer 1

secrete semen

Question 2

Where does prostate cancer develop

Answer 2

glandular cells

Question 3

What gene errors can cause prostate cancer

Answer 3

TP53 error, Rb gene, BRCA 1 and 2

Question 4

RNASEL (HPCI)

Answer 4

tumor suppressor gene with common mutations

Question 5

Clinical presentation of prostate cancer

Answer 5

hard, unmovable prostate, enlarged inguinal lymph nodes, back pain, urine obstruction, hematuria

Question 6

Diagnostics of prostate cancer

Answer 6

Digital rectal examination (DRE), prostate-specific antigen test (PSA), and biopsy

Question 7

Normal PSA levels

Answer 7

detectable but not elevated

Question 8

What test is not indicative of prostate cancer

Answer 8

PSA

Question 9

Gleason score

Answer 9

scores based on how much the cancer looks like normal prostate tissue

Question 10

Beginning treatment of prostate cancer

Answer 10

active surveillance and watchful waiting

Question 11

Treatment options for prostate cancer

Answer 11

surgical removal of prostate, radiation, cryotherapy, hormonal therapy