Prostate Cancer – Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment | I D Cancer Center
What Is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer develops in the prostate gland, a small walnut-shaped gland responsible for semen production. It is one of the most common cancers in men, especially above the age of 50.
The disease often grows slowly, and many cases are detected early through screening.
Prostate cancer develops in the prostate gland, a small walnut-shaped gland responsible for semen production. It is one of the most common cancers in men, especially above the age of 50.
The disease often grows slowly, and many cases are detected early through screening.
⭐ Who Is at Risk?
Age > 50 years
Family history of prostate cancer
BRCA1/BRCA2 gene mutations
Obesity, sedentary lifestyle
African ancestry (higher risk)
Diet high in fatty or processed foods
Age > 50 years
Family history of prostate cancer
BRCA1/BRCA2 gene mutations
Obesity, sedentary lifestyle
African ancestry (higher risk)
Diet high in fatty or processed foods
⭐ Common Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
Urinary Symptoms
Frequent urination (especially at night)
Weak urine flow
Burning or pain during urination
Difficulty starting or stopping urine
Frequent urination (especially at night)
Weak urine flow
Burning or pain during urination
Difficulty starting or stopping urine
General & Advanced Symptoms
Blood in urine or semen
Erectile dysfunction
Pain in back, hips, or pelvis
Unexplained weight loss or fatigue
If you are above 50 or have a family history, yearly prostate screening is recommended.
Blood in urine or semen
Erectile dysfunction
Pain in back, hips, or pelvis
Unexplained weight loss or fatigue
If you are above 50 or have a family history, yearly prostate screening is recommended.
⭐ How Prostate Cancer Is Diagnosed at I D Cancer Center
✔ Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
A simple blood test to detect abnormal PSA levels.
A simple blood test to detect abnormal PSA levels.
✔ Digital Rectal Examination (DRE)
Assesses prostate size and abnormalities.
Assesses prostate size and abnormalities.
✔ Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI)
Provides high-resolution imaging for accurate detection and staging.
Provides high-resolution imaging for accurate detection and staging.
✔ MRI/Ultrasound Fusion Biopsy
Targeted biopsy for confirming cancer.
Targeted biopsy for confirming cancer.
✔ Additional Tests
PET-CT
PSMA scan
Bone scan (if advanced disease suspected)
PET-CT
PSMA scan
Bone scan (if advanced disease suspected)
⭐ Prostate Cancer Staging
Stage I–II (Early): Localized within prostate
Stage III: Spread outside the prostate capsule
Stage IV: Spread to lymph nodes or bone
Early-stage cancers are highly curable.
Stage I–II (Early): Localized within prostate
Stage III: Spread outside the prostate capsule
Stage IV: Spread to lymph nodes or bone
Early-stage cancers are highly curable.
⭐ Treatment Options at I D Cancer Center
Treatment depends on stage, PSA level, patient age, and overall health.
Treatment depends on stage, PSA level, patient age, and overall health.
1. Active Surveillance
For low-risk, slow-growing tumors:
Regular PSA testing
MRI monitoring
Repeat biopsy when needed
For low-risk, slow-growing tumors:
Regular PSA testing
MRI monitoring
Repeat biopsy when needed
2. Surgery (Radical Prostatectomy)
3. Radiation Therapy
At I D Cancer Center, we offer world-class precision radiotherapy:
IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy)
VMAT / Arc Therapy
Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
Prostate HDR brachytherapy (in selected cases)
Benefits:
Non-invasive
Organ-preserving
Minimal side effects
Excellent control rates
At I D Cancer Center, we offer world-class precision radiotherapy:
IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy)
VMAT / Arc Therapy
Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
Prostate HDR brachytherapy (in selected cases)
Benefits:
Non-invasive
Organ-preserving
Minimal side effects
Excellent control rates
4. Hormonal Therapy (Androgen Deprivation Therapy)
Intermediate/high-risk disease
Advanced disease
With radiation for better outcomes
5. Chemotherapy
Used for metastatic or hormone-resistant cancer.
Used for metastatic or hormone-resistant cancer.
6. Targeted Therapy & Immunotherapy
For selected cases with:
BRCA mutations
MSI-high tumors
Resistant disease
For selected cases with:
BRCA mutations
MSI-high tumors
Resistant disease
⭐ Prognosis
⭐ Why Choose I D Cancer Center?
Expert oncologist Dr. Sunil Kumar (14+ years of experience)
Advanced radiotherapy (IMRT, VMAT, SBRT)
Multidisciplinary tumor board
Modern diagnostics including MRI, PSMA PET-CT
Evidence-based chemotherapy & hormonal therapy
Patient-centric, compassionate care
State-of-the-art facilities in Lucknow
Expert oncologist Dr. Sunil Kumar (14+ years of experience)
Advanced radiotherapy (IMRT, VMAT, SBRT)
Multidisciplinary tumor board
Modern diagnostics including MRI, PSMA PET-CT
Evidence-based chemotherapy & hormonal therapy
Patient-centric, compassionate care
State-of-the-art facilities in Lucknow
