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3. Prostate is a gland present
in male reproductive
system and when the
cancer affects this portion,
it is known as carcinoma of
the prostate.
Some tumors grow slowly
and some develop rapidly.
These cancer cells not only
affect prostate gland but
after a while it spreads in
the entire body, especially
in the bones and lymph
nodes.
4. Biopsy and ultrasound are the
methods for diagnosing Prostate
Cancer. These are done to evaluate
and confirm the results of digital
rectal exam or an
elevated prostate-specific antigen
(PSA) blood test.
5. Transitional cell (or urothelial) cancer
Ductal adenocarcinoma
Acinar adenocarcinoma
Types of Prostate Cancer
6. 1: Acinar adenocarcinoma -- Adenocarcinomas are cancers that develop in
the gland cells that line the prostate gland. They are the most common type of
prostate cancer. Nearly everyone with prostate cancer has this type.
Ductal adenocarcinoma -- Ductal adenocarcinoma starts in the cells that line the
ducts (tubes) of the prostate gland. It tends to grow and spread more quickly than
acinar adenocarcinoma
Transitional cell (or urothelial) cancer -- Transitional cell cancer of the prostate
starts in the cells that line the tube carrying urine to the outside of the body
(the urethra).
7. Depending on each case,
treatment options for men with
prostate cancer might include:
Active surveillance
Radiation therapy
Cryotherapy (cryosurgery)
Hormone therapy
Chemotherapy
Vaccine treatment
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