Radiation Procedures - Prostate Flashcards
1
Q
Prostate is located __ to bladder and __ to rectum.
A
inf, ant
2
Q
Prostate cancer is the __ __ common cancer in men over 50.
A
Second most
3
Q
Staging/grading system for prostate cancer:
A
Gleason score
4
Q
Most common histology for prostate:
A
Adeno
5
Q
Mets for prostate: (3)
A
Bones
Liver
Lung
6
Q
Most common location for bone mets from prostate:
A
Spine
7
Q
Describe gleason scoring system:
A
2 samples are taken and each are given a score of 1-5. Then they are added together to get a score of 1-10.
