Prostate Cancer

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Prostate Cancer

Most common male Ca

  • Androgen-dependent adenocarcinomas


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50 years

Genetic tendency

Hormonal factors

  • Late pubrety

  • High frequency of sexual experience

  • History of multiple partners

  • High fertility

Diet high in fat

Chemical carcinogens

  • Air pollution

  • Occupation-related: fertilizer, rubber, textile

Viruses

Predisposing factors

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HHUS PCD


Hesitancy

Hematuria

Urinary retention

Stol changes

Pain radiating down hips and legs

Cytitis

Dribbling

Assesment (1)

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Nocturia

Hard, enlarged prostate

Pain on defacation

Assesment (2)

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Early detection of tumor

Ultrasound

MRI

Xray

CT scan

Radiation therapy

Endocrine therapy

Prostatectomy

Nursing interventions

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diethylstilbestrol

Endocrine therapy:

  • _________ decreases testosterone level