What Is The Survival Rate Of A Person With Prostate Cancer?

Posted on Wed, 14 Jan 2015

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Wed, 14 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : To Dr XXXXXXX heijebu only.

Sir I want to seek your affiliation in prostrate cancer.My uncle has be diagnosed prostate cancer ?He is currently undergoing health tests at Manipal hospitals. what are chances of cure.We have appointment with the doctor next week.
Could you please tell me to what extent his condition is serious.?

Thank you.
Regards.

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Survival depends on the stage of cancer.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

I understand your concern.

Prostate cancer can be meticulously based on the stage of the disease.

The overall survival rate depends on the following factors.

1.PSA levels.
2.Histological grade of the tumor
3.Extent of spread if any.

Many cancers in stage 1 and 2 can be managed well with hormonal and chemotherapeutic agents.

Occasionally higher grades are managed by laparoscopic or open surgical techniques.

Occasional complete cure can be possible for localised grade 1-2 cancers.

Stage 3 and 4 have poorer outcomes and greater spread of cancer at the time of diagnosis.

You need to Consult Urosurgeon and an Oncologist together for expert management.

You can Consult Dr P XXXXXXX XXXXXXX and Dr XXXXXXX for the above services.

You can also avail these expert services at MG hospital and cancer research institute at MVP colony.

Thank you.

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