Non Metastatic Prostate Cancer Non Metastatic Prostate Cancer also called Regional Prostate Cancer is cancer that begins in the prostate and has spread to nearby lymph nodes or other areas of the body. Understanding your regional prostate cancer diagnosis will help you partner with your doctors to make the best treatment choice for you. Tap… Continue reading Regional Prostate Cancer (Non Metastatic Prostate Cancer)
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Prostate Cancer Early Stage 3
Stage 3 Prostate Cancer is divided into 3 stages called 3A, 3B and 3C. Stage 3 Prostate Cancer refers to a locally advanced cancer, which means the cancer cells have spread from the site in which they were first found. Understanding your Stage 3 Prostate Cancer diagnosis will help you and your doctors make the… Continue reading Prostate Cancer Early Stage 3
Prostate Cancer Metastatic
Metastatic Prostate Cancer (Stage 4B Prostate Cancer) means that the cancer has spread beyond your prostate and lymph nodes and is affecting other organs (bones, lung, liver). Castration naive or castration sensitive Prostate Cancer is used to define patients who have not been treated with ADT previously or are not con ADT at the time… Continue reading Prostate Cancer Metastatic
Prostate Cancer Persistent or Recurrent
When PSA levels don’t fall to zero or they elevate again after treatment, without spreading to other organs (M0), the cancer is either recurrent or persistent. The follow up treatment will depend on the treatment you received before, either surgery or Radiation Therapy. If the patient only underwent surgery or Radiation Therapy, without Androgen Deprivation… Continue reading Prostate Cancer Persistent or Recurrent
Prostate Cancer Metastatic Castration Resistant
Metastatic Prostate Cancer, also known as Stage IVB Prostate Cancer, means that the tumor has spread beyond the prostate and lymph nodes, affecting other organs (bones, lung, liver). Castration resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC) is used to define patients who have failed to respond to ADT (PSA elevation or new tumors on imaging tests during ADT… Continue reading Prostate Cancer Metastatic Castration Resistant
Prostate Cancer Metastatic Castration Naive
Metastatic Prostate Cancer, also known as Stage 4B Prostate Cancer, means that the tumor has spread beyond the prostate and lymph nodes, affecting other organs (bones, lung, liver). Castration naive or castration sensitive Prostate Cancer is used to define patients who have not been treated with ADT previously or are not con ADT at the… Continue reading Prostate Cancer Metastatic Castration Naive
Prostate Cancer Persistent or Recurrent Castration Resistant
PSA levels should be almost undetectable after surgery or Radiation Therapy for Early Stage and Regional Prostate Cancer. When PSA levels don’t fall to zero or they elevate again after treatment, without spreading to other organs (M0), that means that the cancer is either recurrent or persistent. Following treatment will depend on the treatment you… Continue reading Prostate Cancer Persistent or Recurrent Castration Resistant
Prostate Cancer Regional
Many Regional Prostate Cancer Treatments are now available. Regional Prostate Cancer, also known as Non Metastatic Prostate Cancer, means that the cancer has spread to the closest lymph nodes in your pelvis, without affecting other organs (lungs, bones, liver). Familiarize yourself with Regional Prostate Cancer treatment options below and then click Create My Conversation Guide… Continue reading Prostate Cancer Regional
Prostate Cancer Early Stage 3
Early Stage Prostate Cancer, Stage 3, means that the tumor is found only in the prostate or nearby tissues and/or organs. Familiarize yourself with the Stage 3 Prostate Cancer treatment options below and then Click Create My Conversation Guide to prepare a list of questions to discuss with your doctor. Always remember, the more you… Continue reading Prostate Cancer Early Stage 3
Prostate Cancer Early Stage 1
Early Stage 1 Prostate Cancer means that the tumor is found only in the prostate or nearby tissue. It has not affected your closest lymph nodes. Familiarize yourself with Early Stage 1 Prostate Cancer treatment options below and then Click Create My Conversation Guide to prepare a list of questions to discuss with your doctor.… Continue reading Prostate Cancer Early Stage 1
