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What you need to know about the stages of prostate cancer:

* Stage of prostate cancer depend on tumor size, its characteristics, and possibly spread.
* On system Dzhyuit-Whittemora prostate cancer is classified by stages A, B, C and D.
* Cancer stages A and B restricted most prostate gland.
* In addition, for classification of prostate cancer is used and applied and the international system TNM (tumor size, nature and the presence of lymph node metastases).

Thus, the physician classifies the stages of prostate cancer tumor size, its characteristics and the presence of metastases. As already mentioned, for the classification of stages of prostate cancer used two systems: a system Dzhyuit-Whittemora and the international system of TNM.

System Dzhyuit-Whittemora

In this classification system for prostate cancer allocates stage A, B, C and D. Stages A and B are treatable. Stages C and D are treated, but their adverse prognosis. In order to clarify certain conditions of each stage are used substages, which are indicated by numbers. For example, stage B1 cancer is characterized by a single node, which is located in one lobe of the prostate.

Stage A

This is the earliest stage, it does not show any symptoms. Cancer cells are located in the prostate.

* A1 – cancer cells are well differentiated, marked their moderate anomaly.
* 2 – moderately or poorly differentiate cancer cells in several locations of the prostate.

In Stage

The tumor is located within the prostate, but it is palpable (ie, detectable finger doctor) and / or determined by elevated levels of PSA.

* B0 – a tumor within the prostate, nepalpiruetsya; PSA level increased.
* B1 – a single tumor site in one lobe of the prostate.
* B2 – extensive growth of tumors in one or both lobes of the prostate.

Stage C

Cancer cells were found outside the prostate capsule (membrane that covers the prostate). Tumor extends to adjacent organs and / or seminal vesicles.

* C1 – tumor grow beyond the prostate capsule.
* C2 – blocks a tumor of the urethra or bladder.

Stage D

It is noted metastases in regional lymph nodes or to distant organs and tissues (liver, lungs, bones).

* D0 – metastases, clinically detectable, it increases the level of PSA.
* D1 – affected regional lymph nodes.
* D2 – affects the distant lymph nodes, organs and tissues.
* D3 – metastases after treatment.

TNM system

T – Primary tumor.

* TX – insufficient data to assess the primary tumor.
* T0 – the primary tumor is not determined.
* T1 – tumor clinically manifested, not palpable nor visualized by special methods
- T1a – tumor accidentally found during histological examination and less than 5% of resected tissue.
- T1b – tumor accidentally found during histological examination and is more than 5% of resected tissue.
- T1s – a tumor is diagnosed via needle biopsy (produced in connection with high level of prostate-specific antigen).
* T2 – tumor limited to prostate or distributed in the capsule.
- T2a – tumor affects half of one share or less.
- T2B – cancer affects more than half of one share, but not both lobes.
- T2c – tumor affects both share. Note. The tumor, diagnosed using needle biopsy in one or both lobes, but palpable and nevizualiziruemaya classified as T1s.
* T3 – tumor extends beyond the capsule of the prostate gland.
- T3a – tumor extends beyond the capsule (one-or two-sided).
- T3b – tumor extends to the seminal vesicle (s). Note. The tumor on the tip of the prostate gland or in the capsule (but not beyond) the prostate is classified as T2, not T3.
* T4 – nesmeschaemaya tumor or tumor spread to neighboring structures (but not the seminal vesicles): bladder neck, external sphincter, rectum, muscle that lifts the anus, and / or pelvic wall.

N – regional lymph nodes.

Regional lymph nodes for prostate cancer are lymph nodes in the pelvis below the bifurcation of common iliac arteries. Category N does not depend on the localization of regional metastases.

NX – insufficient data to assess regional lymph nodes.

* N0 – Metastasis in regional lymph nodes are absent.
* N1 – has metastasized into regional lymph nodes.

M – distant metastases.

* MX – to determine the presence of distant metastases is not possible.
* M0 – no evidence of distant metastasis.
* M1 – distant metastases.
* M1a – the defeat neregionarnyh lymph nodes.
* M1b – the defeat of the bones.
* M1c – other sites of distant metastases.

In early stages, prostate cancer can often be treated very successfully by a variety of methods. However if it progresses to spread to the surrounding bone, then a cure is no longer possible, and treatment can only prolong and increase quality of life.

As prostate cancer progresses, symptoms such as painful urination, irregular urine flow and even blood in the urine in some rare cases begin to become apparent. These can be caused by many others things and do not mean someone has prostate cancer, but should still be checked by a doctor or GP. If left untreated, the cancer can spread to the surrounding bone rendering it un-curable. In prostate cancer this is often a slow process and can take up to fifteen years. Because of this, many men who have prostate cancer die of different causes before they are killed by the cancer.

In the late stages of prostate cancer, a patient may show the following symptoms:

o Weight loss
o Tiredness
o Pains

Prostate cancer also causes symptoms such as a difficulty in achieving an erection and painful ejaculation, although these do not necessarily mean the cancer is in its late stages.

Prostate cancer is the second most likely cause of cancer related death in the UK, although successful treatments have become more and more common in the last twenty years. This is shown by the fact that survival rates have jumped nearly 40% between 1975 and 2001 (according to the NHS). Prostate cancer late stages are most common amongst men of over 50.

In the early stages of prostate cancer often no symptoms, meaning the time a person to detect the symptoms that the disease has usually spread to other parts of the body such as bone glands or lymph. It is important that you consult your doctor if you do any of the symptoms outlined in this article, to be sure that you do not have prostate cancer.

Risk factors for prostate cancer that becomes are smoking, high alcohol consumption, family history, exposure to heavy metals, eating high amounts of saturated fat, and an inactive lifestyle. Some breeds, particularly African American, are also prone to the disease, which is the most common in men over the age of 70. So age is the major risk factor.

What is it?

The prostate is a gland found in men’s sexual organs. Men who have one or more of the above risk factors, particularly age, family history and diet of high fat, particular care should be sure they have regular checks, especially since most people do not experience early symptoms of this disease.

Many of the previous samples of prostate cancer are easily confused with other problems such as leg pain or upper back, and urinary problems.

Prostate Cancer Symptoms

Other disorders of the prostate that can cause similar symptoms, thus confirming the presence of cancer, tests need to be made. The usual symptoms of prostate cancer, however, are as follows: –

o frequent urination
o difficulty urinating (holding it in, or the start)
o a painful, burning urination
o Weak or interrupted flow of urine
o blood in urine or semen
o hurts to ejaculate
o hurts inside
hips, pelvic region, lower back or thighs

If pain is experienced in areas with exception of the area or groin of the prostate, it could be a sign that the cancer has spread to adjacent parts of the body. If you experience this symptom man then matter is very serious, and he needs to see your doctor immediately.

Although these symptoms may also indicate a benign condition, you should still consult your doctor to have them checked out, and confirm whether you do or do not have cause to worry.

Treatment

If cancer is confirmed and is in its advanced stages, then the outlook is poor. The cancer may be removed by surgery, but this one just buy the patient more time. If cancer is detected early enough, then the treatment can extend your life or even remove the cancer together. Treatment options that can be used together or alone, are as follows.

Surgery: The prostate and surrounding tissue are removed under a procedure known as radical prostatectomy. The sexual life must cease, then surgery may allow the remaining nerve tissue enough so that erections are possible.

Radiation: A beam of radiation is directed onto the prostate outside the body. Alternatively, the doctor may use a needle to plant a radioactive seeds into the prostate. Both of these can be experienced as outpatients.

Note: If the patient is older or has other medical problems, then this is usually the approach. A doctor examines the patient regularly, watching for any changes. You take no action unless obvious changes occur.

What treatment?

Treatments are generally discussed between the patient and family, a doctor or a number of doctors. Weighing up the benefits, side effects and processes, the treatment decision is taken, according to what is generally felt to be the best in each particular case.