For many men who have been diagnosed of
prostate cancer, no treatment may be required. Good care regime will mean
keeping an eye on the cancer, making sure it does not spread to other
parts of the body.
When treatment is required, the
objective is to heal and control the disease, so it does not affect life span
and everyday activities. However, if the cancer has already spread, the
objective will not be to cure it but to save a life. People with cancer should
be treated by a multidisciplinary team (MDT). This team of skilled doctors will
work together to give the best treatment and care.
The team usually comprises of a
specialist cancer surgeon, an oncologist, a radiologist, radiographer,
pathologist, and a specialist nurse. Other team mates may comprise a dietitian,
physiotherapist, and occupational therapist. Patients may also have approach to
clinical psychology support.
When deciding upon the treatment,
doctors will consider the following:
·
Type
and size of the cancer
·
What
stage it is
·
General
health of the patient
·
Whether
the cancer has spread to other different parts of your body
·
Proper care for prostate cancer consists of providing proper information to men
and their spouses or care takers about the prostate cancer treatment procedure
and its effects on
·
Patient’s
ability to control urination and bowel movement
·
Their
sex life
·
Patients
physical appearance
·
Other
physical and psychological aspects of masculinity that will affect by this
treatment.
