Rechecking abnormal PSA in patients with prostate cancer after prostatectomy to prevent prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is a male disease that occurs more frequently in older men. It may be caused by factors such as improper diet, age, smoking and drinking. If symptoms of prostate cancer are found, timely treatment is required to prevent the disease from worsening. The following editor introduces "Reexamination of abnormal pSA in prostate cancer patients after prostatectomy to prevent prostate cancer" to all male friends.

Re-examination of abnormal pSA in patients with prostate cancer after prostatectomy

Prostate-specific antigen is one of the commonly used examination methods in the diagnosis of prostate cancer or after radical prostatectomy. After radical prostatectomy, the probability of local tumor recurrence or distant metastasis 10 years after surgery is about 27% to 53%, so it is generally recommended to check pSA every 3 months after discharge, once after 2 years, every 6 months, and once again after 5 years.

When a patient has abnormal prostate-specific antigen indicators, in order to prevent the recurrence of prostate cancer, other measures should be taken in time to determine the development of the disease.

1. After radical prostatectomy, if the prostate-specific antigen is greater than 0.5 ng/mL, local nodules are found on rectal examination or local hypoechoic lesions are found on rectal ultrasound, biopsy is recommended.

2. For increases in prostate-specific antigen levels exceeding 0.75 ng/mL/month, bone scan and pelvic CT/MRI are recommended.

3. If the patient has bone pain, a bone scan should be performed to detect postoperative recurrence.

Tip: Prostate-specific antigen 0 is the gold standard for disease-free status after radical prostatectomy

After radical prostatectomy, all prostate tissue is removed. If the tumor is cured, the prostate-specific antigen level in the serum will drop to 1 within 0 months.

Preventing prostate cancer

1. Have a moderate sex life

Sexual intercourse or masturbation can harm the prostate. For example, newly married men are prone to prostatitis, and excessive sexual life can lead to excessive congestion of the prostate. On the contrary, long-term abstinence, sexual impulses, and nowhere to vent are not good for the prostate. Therefore, people must learn to live a regular life and discharge prostatic fluid regularly.

2. Stay away from alcohol.

Alcohol has a strong stimulating effect on the prostate, causing vasodilation, congestion, and edema of the prostate. Long-term drinking can reduce the prostate's ability to resist the growth and proliferation of bacteria and foreign substances, causing acute and chronic prostatitis. The stimulation of chronic inflammation can increase the risk of cancer.

3. Moderate exercise

The physical location of the prostate is determined by men, and to a large extent, men "sit" on the prostate, so long periods of sitting can lead to big problems. Men who work in offices, computers, and drive should strengthen their physical exercise, and should also pay attention to getting up and walking around during periods of long periods of sitting to reduce the pressure on the prostate.

The above is the editor's introduction to "Reexamination of abnormal pSA in prostate cancer patients after prostatectomy to prevent prostate cancer", so all male friends should have regular physical examinations to prevent the occurrence of prostate hyperplasia. Pay attention to maintaining good living habits and eating habits, exercise more, and have a hygienic and safe sex life.