an informative and, dare i say, entertaining view of prostate cancer
DESCRIPTION
I put this presentation together for my husband, a family doctor who presents to small community groups. This marks my first attempt at following the Slide:ology approach.TRANSCRIPT
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Prostate Cancer...and Why You Prostate Cancer...and Why You Needn’t Be Afraid to Drop Your Needn’t Be Afraid to Drop Your
TrousersTrousers
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What is on Your Mind?
What is Prostate Cancer?
Am I at risk?
How does one fight Prostate Cancer?
What can I do today?
The Prostate
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What is on Your Mind?
What is Prostate Cancer?
Am I at risk?
How does one fight Prostate Cancer?
What can I do today?
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One of These Men Will Face Prostate Cancer
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Known Risk Factor: Age
Age
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Known Risk Factor: Family History
Known Risk Factor: African Descent
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Known Risk Factor: High Fat Diet
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Possible Risk Factors: Inherited Genes
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Possible Risk Factor: Toxic Chemicals
Possible Risk Factor: STDs and Genital Warts
Possible Risk Factor: Lack of Vitamin D
Family history
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Possible Risk Factor: Obesity and Lack of Exercise
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Possible Risk Factor: Infrequent Ejaculation
Not Risk Factors
Benign prostate disease
Alcohol
Vasectomy
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Signs and Symptoms: Urgent, Frequent Urination
Signs and Symptoms: Blood in Urine
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Signs and Symptoms: Burning Urination
Signs and Symptoms: Weak, Interrupted Urination
Signs of Late Stage Prostate Cancer
Bone pain
Weight loss
Fatigue
Anaemia
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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What is on Your Mind?
What is Prostate Cancer?
Am I at risk?
How does one fight Prostate Cancer?
What can I do today?
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Diagnosing Prostate Cancer: Medical History
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Diagnosing Prostate Cancer: Digital Rectal Exam
Diagnosing Prostate Cancer: Digital Rectal Exam
Diagnosing Prostate Cancer: Digital Rectal Exam
Lumps Changes in size Changes to the feel of the gland
tissue
Average risk men 50-70+ years High-risk men start earlier
Identifies up to 60% of cancers DRE plus PSA identifies 26% more
cancers than PSA alone
What is the doctor looking for?
Who should have a DRE?
How effective is a DRE?
Diagnosing Prostate Cancer: PSA Test
Identifies 63-82% of cancers
Can identify cancer up to 4 years earlier than clinically detected
Excellent method to monitor cancer treatment
DRE plus PSA identifies 26% more cancers than PSA alone
High false positive rate Less specific in older men Leads to unnecessary
investigations Leads to unnecessary
treatment
ConsPros
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Diagnosing Prostate Cancer: Tests
Prostate Cancer Prognosis
PSA level Gleason score
(aggressiveness) Stage
Age Other health issues (co-
morbidity)
Main factors
Other factors
Treatment
Watchful waiting (active surveillance)SurgeryRadiation therapyChemotherapyHormonal therapy
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What is on Your Mind?
What is Prostate Cancer?
Am I at risk?
How does one fight Prostate Cancer?
What can I do today?
Your “To-do” List
SEE YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR!Eat less fatEat a diet high in vegetables and fruitEat foods that contain lycopene and soyTake Vitamin D supplement (1000 IU/day)
At least 50% of cancer cases can be prevented through healthy living!
Dr. Tom Greavette, MD CCFPMcMaster Niagara Family Health Centre
22 Ontario StreetSt. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7M3
Tel: 905.984.3335