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PROSTATE CANCER prostate cancer pic (STAGING (Staging explains where the…
PROSTATE CANCER 
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
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Trouble urinating, pain, burning or weak urine flow.
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STAGING
Staging explains where the cancer is in the prostate, how severe it is and if it has spread within the body.
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TNM represents for tumor, nodes and metastasis.
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TREATMENT
RADIATION THERAPY
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LDR BRACHYTHERAPHY
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These seeds destroy prostate cancer cells by radiation and the seeds remain in the prostate even after the therapy.
HDR BRACHYTHERAPY
Radiation is put in the prostate by the doctor using a large hollow needle inserting a thin catherter.
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COMPLICATIONS
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
Surgery or radiation can destroy the nerves located next near the prostate gland resulting in difficulties with erection.
INCONTINENCE
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Men with prostate cancer who experience urinary incontinence may need to use pads for leaking urine.
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SURGERY
PRE-OPERATIVE CARE
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Physical exam, Electrocardiogram, Complete blood count, Blood coagulation profile, Comprehensive metabolic panel, Urinalysis
Consume clear fluids 24 hours before surgery, water, tea and coffee with no cream or milk.
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Ibuprofen, motrin, voltaren and some arthritis medication should be avoided a week before surgery as they can cause bleeding.
POST OPERATIVE CARE
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URINARY CATHETER
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If there is a presence of blood in your urine you must increase fluid intake to prevent blood clots forming around catheter.
URINARY TRACT INFECTION
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If you develop a urinary tract infection speak to your doctor so that they can provide you with antibiotics.
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Prostate cancer is classified as adenocarcinoma. On microscopic examination it indicated glandular patterns.
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A tumor nodule is formed surround the prostate tissue when the cells grow and multiply spreading to the prostate.
HEALTH EDUCATION
Keep active, join a support group which can make you keep active,
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Exercise daily e.g. walking, swimming, lifting weights.
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