prostate cancer

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Greatest risk factor for prostate cancer

Age

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Other prostate cancer risk factors

Family history, African American ethnicity, high-fat diet, obesity, testosterone

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Prostate cancer metastasis sites

Bone and lymph nodes

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Early prostate cancer symptoms

Often asymptomatic

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Urinary symptoms of prostate cancer

Weak stream, frequency, nocturia, difficulty starting urination

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Advanced prostate cancer symptoms

Bone pain, weight loss, fatigue

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Prostate cancer diagnostics

PSA, DRE, biopsy, MRI/CT, bone scan, Gleason score

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Gleason score

Ranges 6–10; 6 = low-risk/slow; 8–10 = high-risk/aggressive

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Prostate cancer treatments

Active surveillance, radical prostatectomy, radiation, hormone therapy, chemo, immunotherapy

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Prostate cancer nursing considerations

Monitor urinary function, bone pain, PSA; manage side effects; emotional support

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Prostate cancer patient teaching

Screening, report urinary symptoms, medication adherence, Kegels after surgery, healthy diet/weight