How to treat bone metastases from prostate cancer?

Written by Zhou Zi Hua

Oncology

Updated on September 24, 2024

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The treatment of bone metastases from prostate cancer can include first-line hormonal therapy. During hormonal treatment, bisphosphonates can be used in conjunction to increase bone density. Additionally, external radiation therapy can improve localized bone pain. Patients with multiple bone metastases or bone pain can undergo radionuclide therapy. Another method is the use of analgesic drug therapy, which is also a main approach to alleviate pain from bone metastases of prostate cancer.

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Written by Zhou Zi Hua

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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

Early-stage prostate cancer generally has no symptoms, but if the patient also has prostate enlargement, or in cases of mid to late-stage prostate cancer where the tumor invades the urethra or bladder, various degrees of urinary obstruction or irritative urinary symptoms may occur. This is characterized by frequent urination and urgency. If there are local infiltrative symptoms, perineal pain and sciatica might occur. If the vas deferens is compressed, it can cause back pain and pain in the testicles on the affected side. Invasion of the rectum can cause difficulty in defecation or obstruction of the colon, and if the membranous part of the urethra is involved, urinary incontinence may occur. The most common site of metastasis for prostate cancer is the bones. If it spreads to the bones, it can cause bone pain, pathological fractures, anemia, and spinal cord compression leading to paralysis of the lower limbs.

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Written by Liu Liang

Oncology

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Can people with prostate cancer eat beef?

Patients with prostate cancer can eat beef. Beef is a high-protein food, and as cancer is a consumptive disease, it is generally advised to enhance nutrition in the diet, such as meats, proteins, vegetables, and fruits to maintain a balanced diet with both meat and vegetables. Avoid junk food, such as pickled vegetables from pickled jars, barbecue items, or excessively oily foods with high fat content. Those should be avoided as much as possible, but other foods, including beef, can be consumed.

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What causes prostate cancer?

The causes of prostate cancer are not yet very clear. Its occurrence may be related to gonorrhea of the prostate, or viral and chlamydial infections of the prostate, as well as the intensity of sexual activity and the influence of hormones, which may have some connection to the development of prostate cancer. Additionally, a high-fat diet and some occupational factors, such as excessive exposure to chromium, may also be related to the onset of prostate cancer.

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Written by Yan Chun

Oncology

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Will prostate cancer cause an increase in CA199 levels?

In most cases, patients with prostate cancer do not experience an increase in the C199 marker. This is because, although C199 is a tumor marker, its elevation is mainly seen in the following tumors: pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, and ovarian epithelial cancer in women. In patients with large amounts of ascites, this marker may also show a mild increase. For patients with prostate cancer, the important abnormal indicator is PSA, also known as Prostate-Specific Antigen, a tumor marker. This marker is often seen to be abnormally high. Even if the PSA level in prostate cancer patients is not high, the ratio of free PSA to total PSA often shows abnormalities. These indicator abnormalities are mainly helpful for the auxiliary diagnosis of prostate cancer, monitoring of the condition, and support in anti-tumor treatment.

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Written by Zhou Zi Hua

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How to treat bone metastases from prostate cancer?

The treatment of bone metastases from prostate cancer can include first-line hormonal therapy. During hormonal treatment, bisphosphonates can be used in conjunction to increase bone density. Additionally, external radiation therapy can improve localized bone pain. Patients with multiple bone metastases or bone pain can undergo radionuclide therapy. Another method is the use of analgesic drug therapy, which is also a main approach to alleviate pain from bone metastases of prostate cancer.