What is Prostate Cancer and What Are Its Symptoms?
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Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancer types in men. Usually shows no symptoms in early stages. The PSA blood test is the most important screening tool. Annual check-ups are recommended for men over 50. da Vinci robotic surgery with nerve-sparing prostatectomy is the gold standard treatment.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancer types in men. It occurs as a result of abnormal growth in the cells of the prostate gland. When detected early, the treatment success rate is over 95%.
Symptoms of advanced prostate cancer include frequent urination, weakened urine flow, blood in urine, bone pain, and weight loss.
Diagnostic Methods
- PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) blood test
- Digital rectal examination
- Multiparametric MRI
- Prostate biopsy
Treatment Methods
- Robotic Radical Prostatectomy (da Vinci)
- Nerve-Sparing Technique
- Radiotherapy
- Hormone Therapy
- Active Surveillance (for low-risk cases)