Prostate Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Define prostate cancer
A
Malignant tumour of the glandular tissue of the prostate gland – adenocarcinoma
2
Q
What are the causes/risk factor of prostate cancer?
A
- Increasing age >50 years
- Black ethnicity
- Family history
- BRCA2 gene
3
Q
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
A
FUNDHIP • Frequency • Urgency • Nocturia • Dysuria • Hesitancy/Haematuria • Intermittency/Incontinence • Post-micturition dribbling • Weak Stream • Weight loss • Anorexia • Lethargy • Bone pain
4
Q
What are the signs of prostate cancer?
A
• Asymmetrical, nodular, hard prostate on DRE
5
Q
What investigations are carried out for prostate cancer?
A
• Bloods - PSA >4ng/ml • Transrectal USS and biopsy – 12 biopsies (Gleason score) • Pelvic MRI • Bone scan – screen for metastases
