Prostate Cancer Quiz
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Robin Schoenthaler, MD (Oncology)
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Nao Saito, MD (Urology)
After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.
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Pained urination with a reduced urine flow
Burning sensation with little urine
Passing slightly less urine than usual
Urine flow pauses
Haven't passed urine in more than 12 hours
Pain at the beginning of urine
Difficult to urinate after vigorous exercise
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What is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer starts in the cells of the prostate which is a gland in the male reproductive system. Men are usually diagnosed by a blood test called the PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen). When it reaches a certain value, men are usually referred to a urologist for evaluation.
Typical Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
Decreased urine volume with painful urination
Decrease in urine volume
Urine flow is intermittent over the past month. (Urine starts and stops)
Pain when passing urine
Need to strain or bear down to pass urine, in the past month
Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection
Family history of prostate cancer
Difficulty standing up from sitting position
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Prostate Cancer
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Are you experiencing painful urination and decreased urine output?
Are you urinating less?
Have you experienced on-and-off urine flow in the past month?
Do you have pain when urinating?
Have you had difficulty urinating recently?
Treatmentof Prostate Cancer
The urologist will confirm the diagnosis with a prostate biopsy and suggest a treatment plan. Tests will usually be performed to determine if the cancer has spread beyond the prostate. In some cases, the cancer grows slowly and may only need observation. If treatment is necessary, options surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these.
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After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.
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