Prostate Cancer Flashcards

1
Q

The majority of prostate cancers occur in men at what age

A

65 and older

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2
Q

Each sample taken during biopsy used for Gleason scoring is rated at what scale number

A

2-10

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3
Q

What is the standard of care for external beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer

A

Arc therapy (VMAT or Rapid ARC)

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4
Q

Most prostate cancers are

A

Multi focal and peripheral

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5
Q

Today, what percentage of prostate cancer patients present with M1 disease

A

<5%

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6
Q

Most prostate cancers are highly malignant

A

True

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7
Q

What is/are the screening tools for prostate cancer

A

DRE and PSA

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8
Q

Symptoms of prostate cancer is similar to that to

A

BPH

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9
Q

PSA level should always remain sound 5ng/ml throughout a man’s life

A

False

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10
Q

PSA levels post prostatectomy should be

A

Undetectable

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11
Q

What does not factor into the prognosis for patients with penile cancer

A

Age

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12
Q

What nodal groups do prostate spread to first

A

Periprostatic nodes and obturator nodes

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13
Q

Prostate cancer typically metastasizes to

A

Bone

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14
Q

As a man gets older, what happens to his prostate

A

Grows larger

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15
Q

The isocenter for prostate cancer is typically placed at the

A

Center of pubic symphysis

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