Prostate Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What are the risk factors?
A
Age
- 80% of >80s
Increased testosterone
Family history
2
Q
What type of cancer is prostate cancer?
A
Adenocarcinoma
3
Q
Which McNeal’s zone is prostate cancer usually growing in?
A
Peripheral zone
4
Q
Symptoms?
A
Asymptomatic
Urinary tract obstruction
- Hesitancy
- Terminal dribbling
Haematuria
5
Q
What symptoms are associated with metastasis?
A
Bone pain
Weight loss
6
Q
Investigations?
A
PR exam
Cystoscopy (rule out bladder)
PSA levels
Transrectal ultrasound w/ biopsy
7
Q
What scan can be done for staging?
A
MRI
8
Q
If nothing is detected on cystoscopy what can be done?
A
CT MRI for bladder wall thickening
9
Q
Surgery?
A
Rapid prostatectomy
10
Q
Pharma management?
A
Gonadotrophin antagonists
11
Q
If surgery is contraindicated?
A
Chemo
Radiotherapy
