Dr. Janak Desai is one of the directors and chief Urologiest at Samved Urology Hospital, was being recognized as a 2014 recipient for his innovative efforts with the UMP procedure.
Did you know that Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer in men worldwide! Prostate cancer claims more than 307,000 lives each year. All these lives could be saved only if there were early diagnosis and consistent treatment.
The prostate is a small gland located just below the bladder. Present in a ring like structure around the urethra, this gland is responsible for the formation of the liquid that is discharged in the form of semen. Prostate cancer is a condition where there is an abnormal growth of cells in this gland. Since prostate cancer grows very slowly, it is not easily detectable at the early stage.
You may wonder that since prostate cancer is slow growing, how you can detect it at an early stage. The answer lies in routine check-ups as well as close monitoring of the symptoms for prostate related problems. Further, those who have a history of prostate cancer in the family must be additionally alert as they are more vulnerable to the problem.
Here are some of the common symptoms that are observable with the onset of prostate cancer
While these are the general symptoms observed in the majority of the patients, some patients may observe some unusual symptoms as well. So if you have any sensation of unease, you must contact our expert doctors for prostate cancer as soon as possible.
In medical terms, it may be said that all men are under the risk of prostate cancer. However, the likelihood of suffering from the disease is higher for men beyond the age of fifty. Apart from that, disparity has also been observed in men from different regions and genetic pools. This is perhaps due to the difference in the diet of these regions. Further, as mentioned earlier, men who have a history of prostate cancer in the family are also at the risk of getting the disease.
At Sampad Urology Hospital, our team of specialists first go through your symptoms to understand your problem. Following this, the doctors may suggest you with different tests that can help in accessing your condition better. Some of the common tests that are suggested in the case of prostate cancer are as follows:
In the S.PSA test, your blood sample will be collected to detect the levels of PSA. PSA stands for a Prostate specific antigen. This antigen is found in raised quantity in patients who are suffering from prostate cancer. However, the PSA test alone cannot establish whether you have cancer or not. This is because the PSA level may get raised owing to some other conditions as well.
If you have done a PSA test recently and if it shows more than the average amount, then you must immediately get in touch with an urologist for further treatment.
In many cases, the doctor suggests their patients to opt for a UGC for their prostate gland. Any anomaly in the gland size or appearance of nodules can be easily detected through UGC. Following this, doctors may suggest other tests if required. Another popular sub type within sonography that is Trans-rectal sonography (TRUS) is also used for checking lesions.
Using a TRUS sonography method, the exact sample can be collected from the usual nodule in the prostate gland. This sample can be sent for a biopsy to confirm whether it is cancer or not.
These scans are often used to check for the extent of cancer in the body.
The prostate cancer treatment methods used in Samved Urology Hospital depends on the stage at which the patient is. Here is a brief of the treatment method used:
Since prostate cancer takes a long time to grow, the patients who are detected at an early stage are kept under surveillance. Surveillance is extremely important for the doctors to understand the rate at which the cancer is growing. It also helps in detecting any unusual growth so that prompt action can be taken. Remember, with early detection and proper surveillance, patients can easily beat their cancer.
Radiation therapy may also be used to treat cancer cells. Radiation, when used in a proper method, can quickly kill the cancer cells and prevent the chances of re-occurrence.
Prostate cancer is said to grow, owing to some of the hormones in the male body. Hormone therapy controls the amount of these hormones and can control the cancer or shrink the cancer. The hormones are administered orally in the form of pills. In advanced stages, it is used in combination with surgery and radiation.
In advanced stages of the prostate cancer, surgical intervention may become necessary. Prostate Cancer Surgery in Samved is done using the latest laparoscopic and robotic surgery methods so that your problem is solved in the least intrusive way.
To know more about our treatment methods and to avail specialist care, book an appointment with us today or call at +91-79-2642 0285.
It is with great joy for me and my family after I was discharged from Samved hospital on 23 december 2008. After the prostate cancer surgery through radical prospectory by Dr. janak Desai, I have been living a more healthier life.
The chief consultant urologist, Dr Desai and his team of doctors and nurses are very kind to all their patients. Even after I have left the hospital, the doctor is still taking care of me by monitoring my PSA test results. It is really great being treated at Samved hospital.
It was really a soothing experience for me all the time when I was admitted in Samved Hospital. Even after the Cancer prostate surgery of Radical Prostatectomy, there was a revelation of a new life for me as the doctors and other staff had very positive and loving attitude. My post-operative recovery was smooth and I was able to void urine normally; there was no leakage of urine and I resumed office in 15 days time.
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