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Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Cancer that
forms in
tissues of the
prostate
Prostate Cancer
Etiology/
Risk factors
Prostate Cancer
Genetics
Gene alterations on chromosome 1, 17, and the X
chromosome
Race
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer
found in American men, other than non melanoma
skin cancer.Although men of any age can get
prostate cancer, it is found most often in men over
age 50. In fact, more than 8 of 10 men with prostate
cancer are over the age of 65.
Diet
Men who are obese and eat a diet high in fat are
also at a higher risk for prostate cancer. A high-fat
diet may lead to increased risks, while a diet rich in
soy may be protective
Hormonal
Prostate Cancer
Clinical Signs
and
Symptoms
Prostate Cancer
Normal
Anatomy and
Comparison
Prostate Cancer
Pathophysiolog
y
Prostate Cancer
Predisposing and precipitating factors
Develops the rates of cell division and cell death are no longer equal,
leading to uncontrolled tumor growth.
Transitional cell morphology and are thought to arise from the urothelial
lining of the prostatic urethra
70% arise in the peripheral zone, 15-20% arise in the central zone, and
10-15% arise in the transitional zone.
Tumor involving both lobes extending through the prostatic capsule; no
invasion into the prostatic apex or into, but not beyond, the prostatic
capsule
Prostate Cancer
Tumor invading seminal vesicle(s)
Stages
of
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Stage I
In stage I, prostate cancer is found in the prostate
only. Stage I prostate cancer is microscopic; it can’t
be felt on a digital rectal exam (DRE), and it isn’t
seen on imaging of the prostate.
Prostate Cancer Stage II
In stage II, the tumor has grown inside the prostate
but hasn’t extended beyond it.
Prostate Cancer Stage III
Stage III prostate cancer has spread outside the
prostate, but only barely. Prostate cancer in stage III
may involve nearby tissues, like the seminal
vesicles.
Prostate Cancer Stage IV
In stage IV, the cancer has spread (metastasized)
outside the prostate to other tissues. Stage IV
prostate cancer commonly spreads to lymph nodes,
the bones, liver, or lungs.
Prostate Cancer
Assessment
and
Diagnostic
Study
Abnormal finding of DRE, Serum
PSA or TRUS with Biopsy
Digital Rectal Exam
Serum PSA
Prostate Cancer
Transrectal
Needle Biopsy
Prostate Cancer
Possible
Complications
Prostate Cancer
Medical /
Surgical
Management
Prostate Cancer
Radiation
Therapy
Prostate Cancer
Hormonal
Therapy
Prostate Cancer
Androgen
Withdrawal
Prostate Cancer
Brachythera
py
Prostate Cancer
Nursing
Diagnosis
and
Interventions
Prostate Cancer
Other
Therapies
Cryosurgery of the
Prostate
Prostate Cancer
Chemotherapy
Using Agents:
Doxorubicin
Cisplatin
cyclophosphamide
Transurethral Resection of
the Prostate
Prostate Cancer
Other Types
of
Prostatectomy
Suprapubic Prostatectomy
Perineal Prostatectomy
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knowledge is in the
discovery of something we
don’t understand”