At the initial stage of prostate cancer is still localized, but at the level of information can be spread to other parts of the body such as bone and? lymph nodes in the groin. Prostate cancer stage is determined by how far the level of spreading.
Prostate cancer stage using the TNM system, T = tumor, N = nodes, M = metastases:
- T1 = tumor only in the prostate, yet can be felt through the palpability through the anus.
- T2 = tumor is still inside the prostate, it can be felt through the palpability.
- T3 = tumors have spread to the surrounding tissues such as seminal vesicle gland that produces semen
- T4 = tumor has spread to bone or lymph node
- N1-3 mean the cancer has spread to nodes / lymph glands. Treatments were: N0 means that has not spread to nodes.
- F followed by 1a, b or c indicates the cancer has spread to bone or other organs.
Therapy
Handling of prostate cancer is very complex, including surgery, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy. Usually a combination of more than one treatment method is executed. Handling is done depends on:
- The size, stage and degree of ferocity cancer (PSA level).
- The condition of the patient: age, general health, and preferences.
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