The prostate gland is about the same size and shape as a chestnut. It's situated at the bottom of the bladder. The urethra goes below it between two lobes of muscle tissue that reach from either side of the prostate. Both of these muscular lobes are the way in which the stream of urine is regulated through the urethra.
Inside the prostate semen is produced. This is the liquid that is released during ejaculation and carries a man's sperm.
When excessive cells are produced and start to replicate, they grow into a mass of tissue called a tumor. When the malignant cells start to outgrow the normal cells, the capabilities of the prostate gland and the two lobes become jeopardized.
Normally prostate cancer has a gradual growth rate. There have been cases where it has developed unusually quick, but this is not often the case. Prostate cancer cure rates are very high when it is in the first stages, but there are usually no signs and symptoms - so regular screening is vital.
Stage T1
Stage T1 prostate cancer is when it is first establishing. Tumors at this time are small and there are no bodily symptoms outside of a heightened PSA level in the blood. PSA is the prostate specific antigen released into the bloodstream because of tumors developing in the gland. A doctor may only be suspicious of the presence of cancer if the blood test results pointed out an abnormally excessive PSA level. If the suspicion is very high, for example if the patient had close family members with prostate cancer, a tissue sample would be sent for a biopsy to verify it.
Stage T2
T2 prostate cancer is the stage at which the capabilities of the prostate gland start to be affected by the growing disease. Symptoms at this stage include the following.
If these signs and symptoms can be found, a blood test would be done for PSA levels. A tissue sample would be sent for biopsy.
Stage T3
T3 prostate cancer is the first stage at which the cancer have multiplied and frequently the cancer has expanded beyond the confines of the prostate.
Once the cancer has extended outside of the prostate, there is no known treatment.
The first likely destination of the cancer at this point is within the seminal vesicles. Occasionally it may reach into the bladder or rectum as well.
Stage T4
T4 prostate cancer is the final stage in the development of prostate cancer. It has likely moved into the bladder, rectum and pelvic bone. It can also set out to travel to other areas of the body through the blood vessels. There is not any cure for this stage, but hormone therapy may help to retard the disease.
Prostate cancer staging is essential for your urologist to look for the best treatment and the likelihood of cure. The important thing to surviving prostate cancer is early screening, diagnosis and treatment. Treatments aside from the conventional surgery and radiation are available, including high intensity concentrated ultrasound. Talk about your options with your doctor.
Inside the prostate semen is produced. This is the liquid that is released during ejaculation and carries a man's sperm.
When excessive cells are produced and start to replicate, they grow into a mass of tissue called a tumor. When the malignant cells start to outgrow the normal cells, the capabilities of the prostate gland and the two lobes become jeopardized.
 |
| The 5 Stages of Prostate Cancer |
Normally prostate cancer has a gradual growth rate. There have been cases where it has developed unusually quick, but this is not often the case. Prostate cancer cure rates are very high when it is in the first stages, but there are usually no signs and symptoms - so regular screening is vital.
Stage T1
Stage T1 prostate cancer is when it is first establishing. Tumors at this time are small and there are no bodily symptoms outside of a heightened PSA level in the blood. PSA is the prostate specific antigen released into the bloodstream because of tumors developing in the gland. A doctor may only be suspicious of the presence of cancer if the blood test results pointed out an abnormally excessive PSA level. If the suspicion is very high, for example if the patient had close family members with prostate cancer, a tissue sample would be sent for a biopsy to verify it.
Stage T2
T2 prostate cancer is the stage at which the capabilities of the prostate gland start to be affected by the growing disease. Symptoms at this stage include the following.
- An intense need to urinate
- Frequent urination throughout the night
- A sense that the bladder is still full despite urinating
- Difficulty starting or stopping the flow of urine
- Unable to urinate at all
- Poor urine flow
- Pain or burning while urinating or during ejaculation
- Blood in semen or urine
If these signs and symptoms can be found, a blood test would be done for PSA levels. A tissue sample would be sent for biopsy.
Stage T3
T3 prostate cancer is the first stage at which the cancer have multiplied and frequently the cancer has expanded beyond the confines of the prostate.
Once the cancer has extended outside of the prostate, there is no known treatment.
The first likely destination of the cancer at this point is within the seminal vesicles. Occasionally it may reach into the bladder or rectum as well.
Stage T4
T4 prostate cancer is the final stage in the development of prostate cancer. It has likely moved into the bladder, rectum and pelvic bone. It can also set out to travel to other areas of the body through the blood vessels. There is not any cure for this stage, but hormone therapy may help to retard the disease.
Prostate cancer staging is essential for your urologist to look for the best treatment and the likelihood of cure. The important thing to surviving prostate cancer is early screening, diagnosis and treatment. Treatments aside from the conventional surgery and radiation are available, including high intensity concentrated ultrasound. Talk about your options with your doctor.
0 comments:
Post a Comment