Prostate Cancer Flashcards
The majority of prostate cancers occur in men at what age
65 and older
Each sample taken during biopsy used for Gleason scoring is rated at what scale number
2-10
What is the standard of care for external beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer
Arc therapy (VMAT or Rapid ARC)
Most prostate cancers are
Multi focal and peripheral
Today, what percentage of prostate cancer patients present with M1 disease
<5%
Most prostate cancers are highly malignant
True
What is/are the screening tools for prostate cancer
DRE and PSA
Symptoms of prostate cancer is similar to that to
BPH
PSA level should always remain sound 5ng/ml throughout a man’s life
False
PSA levels post prostatectomy should be
Undetectable
What does not factor into the prognosis for patients with penile cancer
Age
What nodal groups do prostate spread to first
Periprostatic nodes and obturator nodes
Prostate cancer typically metastasizes to
Bone
As a man gets older, what happens to his prostate
Grows larger
The isocenter for prostate cancer is typically placed at the
Center of pubic symphysis