What should I pay attention to during prostate cancer reexamination

Prostate cancer is a common malignant tumor that occurs in men. Treatment measures must be taken as soon as possible after the disease occurs. Because this disease has many special characteristics and the condition is relatively complicated, regular follow-up visits are required after a period of treatment. In addition, it is necessary to understand clearly what to pay attention to in the prostate cancer follow-up examination, so that adequate preparations can be made.

After prostate cancer treatment, patients must go to the hospital for a follow-up examination so that they can keep track of their condition at any time. If the treatment is not effective, they can also use appropriate methods for further treatment as soon as possible to avoid the harm from happening again. Generally speaking, the follow-up examination is similar to the diagnosis before treatment, including rectal digital examination. If the nodules on the surface of the prostate disappear, it means that the condition has improved.

Serum pSA is also a key point. B-ultrasound, CT or MRI should also be performed. Generally speaking, these examination items are mostly used to distinguish the early and late onset of the disease, and can also diagnose whether the lymph nodes have metastasized. Therefore, these examinations during the follow-up can also show whether the symptoms have been relieved. Transrectal prostate ultrasound and MRI pelvic examination are also an indispensable part.

Of course, at the time of diagnosis, the malignancy of prostate cancer will be graded and evaluated. In fact, this step is also necessary after a period of treatment and reexamination. If the evaluation score improves, it means that the treatment effect is good and the prognosis is ideal. If the score is not much different from before, or even worsens, it means that the effect is not good and further diagnosis and treatment are still needed.

The above article gives a clear introduction to what to pay attention to during prostate cancer reexamination. After being diagnosed, patients should cooperate with the doctor and seriously strengthen prevention and treatment. They should also go for follow-up visits on time under the doctor's arrangement and instructions, so that the treatment plan can be appropriately adjusted according to the improvement of the condition, so that patients can recover faster and better.