Prostate Cancer



prostate cancer

Most common cancer in men, most frequent in age 50 and above.

Medical treatment: Surgical Intervention

Assessment:

  1. Rectal Examination
  2. Positive biopsy of prostate

  1. Low back pain and leg pain
  2. Signs and symptoms appear only when the case is advance.

Management:

  • Counsel patient regarding impotence as a complication of surgery.
  • Encourage client to discuss fears and concern regarding this condition.