Prostate Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What is a gleason score
A
Number assigned to prostate cancer severity
Range 1-5 (5 is most severe)
Give score for primary lesion and secondary lesion (so total of 10)
2
Q
Treatment options
A
Watchful waiting Surgery Chemotherapy Cryotherapy Hormone therapy Proton beam
3
Q
How long are you at risk for lymphedema after having lymph nodes removed
A
Forever
4
Q
What do they freeze the prostate with
A
Liquid nitrogen
5
Q
Name of prostate cancer pages
A
Us too
6
Q
What foods are high in lycopene
A
Tomatoes, grapefruit, watermelon
7
Q
Herbal strategies for prostate cancer
A
Saw palmetto
Stinging nettles
8
Q
What do stinging nettles do
A
Decreases nocturia
9
Q
Besides a high level of psa what is another bad thing
A
Changing number
