If
you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, it is important to know how far the cancer
has spread. The physician stages the tumor based on its size, the character of
its cells, and the extent of metastasis.
Prostate cancer
can be staged as 'A,B,C,D'. Stage A and B cancers are curable. Stages C and D
are treatable, but their prognoses are discouraging.
Stage
A - This is the very early stage without any symptoms, in this stage cancer
cells are confined to the prostate. It can be identified with PSA
tests and Biopsy. This type of cancer is usually curable.
Stage
B - In this stage, it is known that cancer is in several places within the prostate.
It is detectable by Digital
rectal examinationand by elevated PSA.
Stage
C - In this stage, cancer cells can be found throughout the prostate as
well as near by tissue or the bladder. This stage is determined by Digital
Rectal Exam, or CT/ MRI scans, and/or Sonography. Some Stage
C cancers are curable.
Stage D : At this stage, cancer
has spread beyond the prostate and nearby lymph nodes, distant bones, organs such
as liver, lungs and also to other tissues. This is usually determined by
bone scan, Prostascint scan or other studies. Stage D cancer is not curable but
treatable.
hi my name name is suresh i am from chennai 22yers old i am a regular smoker from past one month sometimes i am getting chest pain and abdomen is paining little it will pains for 2 to 3 minutes and stops meanwhile my throat is also getting dry at the time i could not able to speak i am getting little swear that i will get cancer till now i didn't tell this to anybody even to my friends also i didn't consult the doctor also can you please help me what i want to do next which doctor i want to consult. is cancer is curable diseases
Ans:
Dear Suresh,
Smoking is hazardous to your health. There is no reason why should start this bad habbit at this age it is a very difficult habit to break once you are addicted to cigarettes. Smoking can cause lung problems such as Asthma and lung cancer. Throat cancer is another complication of smoking .
SO PLEASE STOP SMOKING..
You may not have cancer but there is no reason to indulge in risky behaviour. Some Cancers are curable if treated early. Stress can cause sweating high heart rate etc..
If your symptoms persists you may have to consult a doctor.
Please take care.
Posted by Dr. R.John, Kochi
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5.10.2009 By : Resha , New Delhi, New Delhi
I am seeking help for a cancer patient(3-4th stage)of 65yrs old. cheme & radiotheropy will not work(as per doc)due to less wt n also age. He has been given ayurvedic treatment from qualified doctor. Can i get fund from primeminister's fund scheeme or any Ngo who will help him. I havemanaged for one month treatment which is costing 30,000Rs. the treatment may continue for 7to12 months. please can anybody help me in this matter
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