Prostate Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Prognosis of a tumor and prostate cancer
A
- Level of PSA elevation
- Gleason score (scale of 2 to 10)
- Patient age and comorbid conditions
- Clinical stage
2
Q
External Beam Radiation Therapy
A
Disease confined to the prostate and surrounding tissues (stages I-III)
3
Q
Androgen Deprivation Therapy
A
Lower testosterone levels.
- Orchiectomy
- LHRH agonists
- Antiandrogens
treatment side effects: loss of libido, osteoporosis, and impotence
4
Q
Orchiectomy
A
Surgical removal of the testes
5
Q
LHRH agonist
A
Medications, leuprolide and goserelin, usually given by subcutaneous injection, either monthly or every three months.
6
Q
Antiandrogens
A
Glutamine
Bicalutamide
Nilutamide
