Notes in 01_Prostate Cancer

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Prostate}} Cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men
Published	02/10/2024	The challenge with Prostate Cancer {{c1::Finding and treating clinically significant prostate cancers early}} {{c1::Avoid picking up cancers that woul…
Published	02/10/2024	The majority of prostate cancers originate in the McNeal's {{c1::peripheral}} zone
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of Prostate Cancer Asymptomatic Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), similar to benign prostate hyperplasia: {{c1::Hesitancy}} {{c1::Fr…
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnostic Triad of Prostate Cancer {{c1::Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)}} {{c1::Digital Rectal Examination (DRE)}} {{c1::TRUS-Guided Prostate Biopsy…
Published	02/10/2024	What is prostate-specific antigen (PSA)?{{c1::The epithelial cells of the prostate produce prostate-specific antigen (PS…
Published	02/10/2024	Why is prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing unreliable?{{c1::PSA testing is unreliable, with a high rate of false positives&nbs…
Published	02/10/2024	Main usage of PSAAd-hoc PSA testing to avoid {{c1::under}}-treatment of aggressive cancers
Published	02/10/2024	Elevations in PSA can be caused by: {{c1::UTI}} {{c1::chronic prostatitis}} {{c1::instrumentation (e.g. catheterisation)}} {{c1::physiological (e.g. e…
Published	02/10/2024	Levels of PSA and cancer probability{{c1::0-1.0: 5% 1.0-2.5: 15% 2.5-4.0: 25% 4.0-10: 40%>10: 70%}}
Published	02/10/2024	If the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) level is >{{c1::10}} then the cancer probability is {{c2::70}}%
Published	02/10/2024	Prostate Examination Findings:A benign prostate = {{c1::smooth, symmetrical and slightly soft, with a maintained central sulcus }}…
Published	02/10/2024	Classification of {{c2::Prostate}} Cancer is via the {{c1::Gleason Grading System}}
Published	02/10/2024	Finding of {{c1::firm}} or {{c1::hard}} prostate require a {{c2::two}} week wait urgent cancer referral to urology
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