What is Prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is caused by the malignant proliferation of prostate epithelial cells. Prostate patients usually have symptoms such as abnormal urination, pelvic discomfort, and erectile dysfunction. According to statistics, 80% of patients are men over 65 years old. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. With more than 1,400,000 (>7%) new cases and more than 375,000 (3.8%) deaths each year, it’s the third most common malignancy diagnosed and the eighth leading cause of cancer death.
So can middle and late-staged prostate cancer be treated? Minimally invasive technology with less side effects and less trauma can help prostate cancer patients avoid surgical resection and the pain of traditional radiotherapy and chemotherapy, effectively prolong survival and improve quality of life.
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Prostate Cancer Stages and 5-year Relative Survival Rate
Prostate Cancer Stage I: 90-95%;
Prostate Cancer Stage II: 60-70%;
Prostate Cancer Stage III: 30-40%;
Prostate Cancer Stage IV: 20%.
Prostate Cancer didn’t show any symptom in early stage, 80% of prostate cancer patients are diagnosed in advanced stage and have poor prognosis. Therefore, Early detection is one of crucial factors for prostate cancer treatment.
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