What Is Prostate Cancer?
Since prostate cancer may not cause symptoms in its early stages, regular urological examinations are of great importance. Treatment success rates are considerably higher when the disease is diagnosed early.
What Causes Prostate Cancer?
The exact cause of prostate cancer is not fully known. However, several factors are known to increase the risk of developing the disease.
Risk factors for prostate cancer include:
- Advanced age
- Family history of prostate cancer
- Genetic predisposition
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Unhealthy dietary habits
- Sedentary lifestyle
What Are the Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer often does not cause any symptoms in its early stages. As the disease progresses, various urinary and surrounding tissue-related symptoms may occur.
Symptoms of prostate cancer include:
- Frequent urination
- Waking up at night to urinate
- Difficulty urinating
- Weak urine stream
- Blood in the urine or semen
- Pelvic pain
- Erectile dysfunction
- Bone pain in advanced stages
These symptoms do not always indicate prostate cancer. Similar complaints may also be associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostatitis.
How Is Prostate Cancer Diagnosed?
The diagnosis of prostate cancer is based on the evaluation of the patient’s symptoms, physical examination findings, and various imaging and laboratory tests.
Diagnostic methods include:
- PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) blood test
- Digital rectal examination (DRE)
- Multiparametric prostate MRI
- Transrectal ultrasound
- Prostate biopsy
- PET/CT and other staging methods
A definitive diagnosis is usually established through pathological examination of prostate biopsy samples.
How Is Prostate Cancer Treated?
The treatment of prostate cancer is planned according to the stage of the disease, the aggressiveness of the tumor, the patient’s age, and overall health condition.
Treatment options include:
- Active surveillance
- Robotic or open radical prostatectomy
- Radiation therapy
- Hormone therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted therapies
- Immunotherapy
The most appropriate treatment approach is determined individually for each patient.
Advantages of robotic prostate surgery include:
Smaller incisions
Reduced blood loss
Less postoperative pain
Shorter hospital stay
Faster recovery
Earlier return to daily activities
Benefits of prostate cancer treatment include:
Preventing the spread of cancer
Extending life expectancy
Preserving quality of life
Maintaining urinary and sexual functions whenever possible
Reducing the risk of recurrence
Recommendations after treatment include:
Attending regular follow-up examinations
Keeping up with PSA testing
Maintaining a healthy diet
Exercising regularly
Avoiding smoking
Taking prescribed medications as directed
Expertise and Experience: Dr. Fettah Tosun has specialized in artificial bladder surgeries with his many years of experience in the field of urology.
Comprehensive Support: Dr. Tosun offers full support to his patients before and after surgery and is with you at every stage of the treatment process.
Modern Approaches: The most up-to-date surgical techniques and modern approaches are used in artificial bladder surgeries.
Appointment and Consultation
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