New Delhi (India), January 4: Here are some tips from the best Urologist on how to detect early signs of prostate cancer.
Dr. Himesh Gandhi, Robotic Uro-Surgeon and Laser Stone Prostate Specialist, Healing Hands Clinic, Navi Mumbai
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.
Prostate cancer can develop when cells in the prostate begin to grow uncontrollably.
While early-stage prostate cancer is asymptomatic, advanced prostate cancer can cause symptoms such as burning or pain during urination. Difficulty urinating or difficulty starting and stopping urination, frequent urges to urinate at night, loss of bladder control, decreased flow or velocity of the urine stream, blood in the urine (hematuria), blood in the sperm, erectile dysfunction, and painful ejaculation.
However, a large proportion of patients with advanced-stage prostate cancer do not have urinary symptoms. Even in the most advanced stages of prostate cancer, PSA monitoring and a digital rectal exam remain critical.
Dr. Waheed Zzaman, MBBS, MS(GEN SURGERY), MCh (Urology), DNB (UROLOGY), MNAMS.DIP LAP UROLOGY (Strasbourg, France), ROBOTIC UROLOGY TRAINING, ROSWELL PARK INSTITUTE, BUFFALO (NY, USA) – Director Urology and Renal transplant, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, NEW DELHI
Prostate cancer develops in the prostate gland and is a slow-growing tumour that takes years to progress. The most common symptoms of prostate cancer are difficulty urinating, blood in the urine and sperm, bone pain, weight loss, and erectile dysfunction.
Prostate cancer can sometimes mimic the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Many patients are asymptomatic, presenting only with low back pain and weight loss. Early-stage prostate cancer may be curable.
People over the age of 50 should have serum PSA screenings. We plan to perform a TRUS-guided prostate biopsy based on the results of a DRE, an ultrasound, and a multiparametric MRI of the prostate. ROBOT-assisted radical prostatectomy is the preferred treatment because it is a minimally invasive surgery with less blood loss, faster recovery, and precision surgery.
Dr. Anubhav Raj, Consultant Urologist – Shubham Hospital, Jankipuram, Lucknow
Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and cancer-related deaths in both Western countries and India. Most of the time, it is diagnosed at an advanced stage, making treatment difficult. It is critical to understand the early symptoms of prostate cancer, which include painful urination, poor flow, increased frequency, a sudden urge to urinate, and blood in the urine.
If you experience such symptoms, especially after the age of 40, see a urologist as soon as possible so that he can diagnose your disease with a simple examination and tests and begin the appropriate protocol-based treatment.
Dr. Ketan Desai, MS (SURG), DNB (SURG), MCh (Urology) Consultant Urologist and Specialist in Robotic Surgery – Sir H N Reliance Foundation, Jaslok, Saifee, Bhatia & Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai
Prostate cancer detection is now widely available. Serum Prostate Specific Antigen is a tumour marker that is highly sensitive for disease diagnosis, monitoring, and prognosis. It has become a standard test in most health check-up programmes, offered to most men over the age of 55, or even earlier if an index patient has the disease in the immediate family. Early detection of any cancer is critical to increasing cure rates and overall cancer-specific survival. Furthermore, we have novel minimally invasive surgical options such as Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy or non-invasive treatment options such as External Beam Radical Radiotherapy or Brachytherapy for the successful treatment of early prostate cancer.
Dr. Varun Agarwal, MBBS, MS, MCh, DNB (Urology), MNAMS, FMAS, Fellowship in Robotic Uro-Oncology Agarwal Nursing Home, Navi Mumbai
The prostate is an essential component of the male reproductive system. It’s about the size of a walnut, and if left unchecked, it can have serious consequences.
Prostate cancer is the world’s second most common cancer in men. Prostate cancer has a high survival rate when detected early. Most men with prostate cancer have no signs or symptoms, but there are some changes in early prostate cancer that you should discuss with your doctor. Urination occurs more frequently, especially at night, urine flow is weak or slow, urination is painful or burning, blood is found in the urine, and urine suddenly stops flowing.
Many symptoms, such as bone pains, leg weakness, and paralysis, may indicate advanced cancer. As a result, it is critical to be aware of all warning signs and consult a urologist.
Dr. Caranj S. Venugopal, MS, MCh (Urology), Urologist, Andrologist, and Renal Transplantation Surgeon – Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru
Prostate cancer is the third most common cancer in men in India. Early detection and treatment, as with any cancer, is critical to curing cancer. Unfortunately, sometimes there are no symptoms, but some of the warning signs we often ignore are pain or burning while urinating, a high frequency of micturition – especially at night, difficulty starting urination, the sudden onset of erectile dysfunction, and blood-stained urine.
People with a family history of prostate cancer should begin getting screened for the disease at the age of 50.
Regular prostate cancer screening includes a urologist consultation and examination, which includes a digital rectal examination, a serum PSA blood test, routine urine analysis, and an ultrasound scan of the prostate gland.
Dr. Yusuf Saifee, Consultant Urologist and Kidney Transplant Surgeon, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, and Vishesh-Jupiter Hospital, Indore
Prostatic enlargement (BPH), like greying hair and wrinkles in the skin, is a normal part of ageing. As a result, all elderly males over the age of 50 will have varying degrees of urine problems caused by BPH, such as increased frequency of urination, a weak stream, or peeing in fits and starts. BPH has few treatment options, including medication and endoscopic or laser surgery. Although BPH is not prostate cancer, its symptoms are similar to those of prostate cancer. So, if you have urinary problems, consult a urologist to rule out prostate cancer. Robotic technology has proven to be a boon in prostate cancer surgery. There is little pain and a quick return to work with robotic prostate cancer surgery.
Dr. Jamal Akhtar, MBBS, MS,MCH(Urology), Consultant Urologist and Uro-oncosurgeon – Saifee Hospital, Wokhardt Hospital, and Breachcandy Hospital, Mumbai
The prostate is a male accessory sexual organ located at the bladder neck. It plays an important role in the liquefaction of sperm and aids in fertility. A prostate cancer diagnosis is critical because its incidence and prevalence are increasing due to increased life expectancy. It is a very slow-growing cancer. Family history and African American ancestry are risk factors for prostate cancer.
The vast majority of patients are asymptomatic. Recent-onset LUTS symptoms may include increased urinary frequency, urge incontinence and dysuria, hematuria, hematospermia, retention, and erectile dysfunction.
We recommend PSA screening for prostate cancer. Important investigations for diagnosis include prostate biopsies, multipara MRIs, and PSMA PET scans. Early detection is critical because it is completely curable in its early stages. If you are over 50 or have a family history, don’t put off any recent onset urinary symptoms. Consult your urologist.
