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Prostate cancer has a nearly 100% survival rate when it's localized (has not spread to other parts of the body), or regional prostate cancer, when it's spread to nearby structures or lymph nodes. Stage 4 prostate cancer that has spread to other organs has a 30% five-year survival rate. Prostate cancer occurs as a result of out-of-control growth of cells in the prostate. The prostate is a gland located in front of the rectum and just below the bladder in men where the fluid that goes into semen is produced. Life expectancy for prostate cancer is calculated in five-year survival rates. This means the percentage of people who may be alive five years after their diagnosis. For men with localized prostate cancer, where there is no sign cancer has spread outside the prostate, and regional prostate cancer, in which cancer has spread outside the prostate to nearby structures or lymph nodes only, the five-year survival rate is nearly 100%. Once the prostate cancer has reached stage 4 and spread (metastasized) to other organs such as the lungs, liver, or bones, the five-year survival rate drops to below 30%. At stage 4, prostate cancer is unlikely to be cured, but many patients can live several years with effective treatment. Life expectancy depends on the patient and the specific characteristics of his cancer. However, because of routine screening tests, prostate cancer is often detected early, before cancer has spread to other organs and it is not usually fatal. When detected early, there are a number of treatment options and a good chance of a cure. What Are Warning Signs & Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?Prostate cancer often causes no symptoms, especially with early-stage prostate cancer. As prostate cancer progresses, symptoms may include:
What Are Causes of Prostate Cancer?The cause of prostate cancer is unknown but it may be due to inherited or acquired genetic changes. Risk factors for developing prostate cancer include:
How Do You Get a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis?Prostate cancer is diagnosed with a patient history and physical examination, which includes a digital rectal examination in which a doctor inserts a gloved finger into the rectum to examine the prostate to check for:
Other tests to diagnose prostate cancer include:
IMAGESSee ImagesHow Is Prostate Cancer Treated?Treatment for prostate cancer depends on whether cancer is in part or all of the prostate, if the cancer has spread (metastasized) to other parts of the body, and the age and overall health of the patient. Treatment may include one or more of the following:
From Reviewed on 6/2/2021 References Source: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer.html https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/prostate-cancer/prostate-cancer-advancements-in-screenings https://www.texasoncology.com/types-of-cancer/prostate-cancer/stage-iv-d-prostate-cancer How long can a person live with stage 4 prostate cancer?When prostate cancer reaches stage 4 and has spread (metastasized) to other organs such as the lungs, liver, or bones, the five-year survival rate falls below 30%. At stage 4, prostate cancer is unlikely to be cured, although with effective therapy, many people can live for several years.
What are the symptoms of the last stages of prostate cancer?Signs and symptoms of stage 4 prostate cancer may include:. Painful urination.. Decreased force in the stream of urine.. Blood in the semen.. Bone pain.. Swelling in the legs.. Fatigue.. Is Stage 4 prostate cancer always terminal?Treatments for stage 4 prostate cancer may slow the cancer and extend your life. But stage 4 prostate cancer often can't be cured.
How long can you live with prostate cancer that has spread?For men with distant spread (metastasis) of prostate cancer, about one-third will survive for five years after diagnosis.
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