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Life expectancy and the need for treatment after a diagnosis of prostate cancer will depend on whether the cancer has left the prostate gland, the Gleason score of the biopsy, the number of cores that are positive and the percentage of tumor cells in each positive core.
Although prostrate cancer is often a more slowly progressing cancer when compared to other cancers, it is still lethal. Second only to lung cancer, it is the largest cancer killer of men with Twenty seven thousand (27,000) dieing this year alone from prostate cancer.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThis is impossible to say. Too many factors matter.
it depends on the person's:
- health history
- how the treatment works on him
- what treatments they use
- If he has support from friends and family. Don't underestimate the emotional side.
- how long it takes before the cancer is detected and treatment set in.
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∙ 13y agoPatients with testicular cancer have a 95% survival rate five years after surgery if the cancer had not spread beyond the testicle. Metastatic testicular cancer, however, has a poorer prognosis.
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∙ 12y agoMy father lived for almost 12 years after being diagnosed with it. But it all depends on the person. Some people may only live for 3 or 4 years. It can also be cured if it is caught early enough.
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∙ 8y agoThe advancement of the cancer is directly related to their life expectancy. In many cases, the testicular cancer is caught early enough and has not mestaticized. The life expectancy could range anywhere between a couple years to a couple months, but again, it would depend on the severity of the cancer.
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∙ 16y agoIf detected early testicular cancer has one of the highest survival rates of any cancer. It has a cure rate of 90% if it hasn't spread and 85% if it has spread widely.
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∙ 11y agoIf u catch it early your all good .remember cancer spreads so do regular checks up
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∙ 12y agoWell it just depends how serious it is there is no specific time unless your doctor tells you.
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Is there an effective herbal treatment to prostate cancer?
There are no herbal remedies that will cure prostate cancer. Many men have prostate cancer but die from some other cause, like old age. Prostate cancer is a slow growing cancer and your doctor may not even treat it. However, people do die from prostate cancer. Some cancers go undetected for long periods and are able to spread from the prostate into the surrounding area. These can be very dangerous.
What effect may diet have in getting prostate cancer?
there is some evidence to suggest that a diet high in fat increases the risk of prostate cancer.
What are some of the treatment options for a person diagnosed with prostate cancer?
"Some treatment options for someone diagnosed with prostate cancer is to undergo radiation and chemotherapy. Depending at which stage of cancer you are in, this may be your best option."
What medications are given through the stomach in for treatment of prostate cancer?
There are no current medications to treat prostate cancer, but some good ones are in testing. Current medications only prolong the life by a few months of men with advanced prostate cancer. Currently, prostate cancer is treated by surgery and chemotherapy along with a prostate healthy diet.
Is the whole prostate removed in surgery?
The treatment for prostate cancer or an enlarged prostate depends on the stage of the cancer or issues with BPH. Some surgeons will recommend removing the prostate and others experienced in more advanced treatments can use robotic surgery to remove the cancer and possibly keeping the prostate intact. A urologist experienced in dealing with prostate cancer and treating enlarged prostate would be able to give you more information and options available.
What is the cancer that only women can have?
Some cancers are more common found in men then women. These include Bowel cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and lung cancer.
Do woman get prostate cancer?
Women do not classically get prostate cancer as cancer of the prostate is classified as a disease of the prostate gland of the male reproductive system. However, in 2002 the female Skene's Gland was officially renamed the female prostate as it was found to be homologous in function. Both male and female prostates produce Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and contribute to the ejaculate fluid. Six cases of adenocarcinoma have been observed as originated from the female prostate that strongly resemble that of classical male prostate cancer. Serum tests showed elevated levels of PSA, typical in prostate cancer.
How does estrogen effect the prostate?
As a general term "cancer" means that some abnormal cells are present in a particular part of your body. All the cells of our body have their own "program" to live, but cancer cells do not follow this program. The same happens with prostate cancer, it is characterized by the presence of abnormal prostate cells (cancer cells), causing the damages to prostate and other symptoms. These cells are capable to multiply very fast, increasing their number and the tumor size. Because of this, the normal prostate cells are suppressed and cannot function properly. When a man has prostate cancer, his PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels will rise. In many cases of prostate cancer, the prostate gland is removed.
What are some of the signs of prostate cancer?
weak or interrupted flow of the urine
Average time to live with teminal postate cancer?
Each person has a different diagnosis with terminal cancer. The life expectancy will depend on the type of cancer and treatments. Some people have weeks and others may live for months.
How long will you have skin cancer?
It depends on the severity of cancer you have. Some people might be able to get rid of the cancer completely and just need to be monitored to make sure it does not come back. However, some people can not get rid of it. Even with treatment it may still be present and their life expectancy will be dramatically reduced. Seeing a doctor will help give you a fairly accurate expectancy.
Should only older men be concerned about prostate cancer?
In some instances, prostate cancer can strike younger men in their 40’s and 50’s, especially if there is a family history of prostate cancer, as well as older men. All adult men need to learn about this cancer and pay attention to their bodies." [From the Prostate Cancer Prevention and Control Initiative info page on Mass.gov, the official Web site of Massachusetts.]
