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My father is diagnosed prostate cancer of early stage.Now we are planning for radiation therapy as advised by doctor but problem is the confusion between IGRT and SBRT .Which one is better and advanced for him to give good result and low side effects please advice

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IGRT and SBRT is radiation planning technique. Doctor plan according to size of tumor and minimal side effects. ...  Read More

Male, Age-71,Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer with gleason score of 4+4 after undergoing surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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Show ur pathology report, serum PSA levels. Any other treatment history... ...  Read More

My dad has been diagnosed with prostate cancer with gleson score of 4+4 and PSA level just 2.13 . Pet scan resulted in few bones malignant. Please suggest

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Hi.. Your father will require anti androgen therapy.. As there is no visceral disease, chemotherapy can be avoided at present ...  Read More

Can sex or frequent masturbation affect Prostate cancer risk? Or it helps to reduce prostate cancer?

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No. It is not related to either or decrease the risk of prostate cancer ...  Read More

Does excessive masturbation cause prostate cancer ? Does excessive masturbation cause prostate cancer ?

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Which test find all cancer in our body...and specially prostate cancer...and all...please send test name

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Please see a doctor and address your doubts Can consult with me for the same ...  Read More

My grandpa was diagnosed with prostate cancer,his psa at the time was 100. He was then treated with hormone therapy but it proved ineffective.As per the latest reports his psa is 329. What could be the next course of treatment? Is it still curable? Is there any hope?

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Dear sir, From your description it looks like a hormone refractory prostate cancer. I'm not sure if he is investigated for spread of cancer! Treatment depends on it. The options for him include chang ...  Read More

Can enlarged prostate cause prostate cancer or any form of cancer in future? Age 58 male. What are prostate cancer risks from enlarged prostate and prostatitis infection

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Enlarged prostate can be benign or malignant which can be clinically differentiated clinically and by serum psa blood test If fought will need to undergo prostate biopsy ...  Read More

This is about my dad. 7 years ago he was diagnosed w prostate cancer. He had his prostate removed. Still a psa of .1 was present. He went thru radiation, and still had a psa. For the past 5 years he's maintained a psa between 3and 5. 6 months ago it was 7.3, today it's 13. My question is at what psa do the cancer cells spread to the bone? And once

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You said he already had radiation. If it was given earlier it cant be given to the same area again. Rising PSA is important and should be investigated properly for correct treatment. ...  Read More

My dad has been diagnosed with Prostate cancer. He has been advised to go for Robotic surgery which is only available in few hospitals in Delhi and particularly been referred to AIIMS. The process for AIIMs is too long and hectic. I would like to know any other good urologist in Delhi hospitals for Prostate cancer treatment who can advise wisely i

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Treatment depend on stage and other thing. Share reports for opinion. Our hospital is fully equipped with all facility/ onco directed therapy. ...  Read More

Hi,My father underwent prostate removal surgery (RARP) for prostate cancer on 18 May 2026. After the surgery, we did a PSA test on 5th July 2026, and the result came back as 0.55 ng/mL. Does this mean that the prostate cancer has returned? What should be the next steps? I am very worried. Attached the report for your reference.

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No. Thats normal. What was the psa before surgery ...  Read More

Hi,My father underwent prostate removal surgery (RARP) for prostate cancer on 18 May 2026. After the surgery, we did a PSA test today, and the result came back as 0.55 ng/mL. Does this mean that the prostate cancer has returned? What should be the next steps? I am very worried. Attached the report for your reference.

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My dad 75yr old diagnosed with prostate cancer.he has severe health anxiety fears and don't sleep at night just for viral cough or cold.now doctor suggested for initial treatment injection we didn't inform the patient.can we start treatment without informing patient that he has cancer.we really don't know how patient takes this.how to make patient

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Yes that is not uncommon. Regularly in my OPD many patients we initially avoid to break the news of the malignancy directly. Over the time they do get to know. It helps to absorb the shock. Moreover ...  Read More

My dad 75yr old is diagnosed with prostate cancer he has very health anxiety don't sleep at night just for viral infection.so we are afraid of telling him we didn't inform him now we need to start treatment . doctor told 1st line of treatment is injection so can we hide this matter from patient .what happens if we tell this matter to patient.

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It's better to tell the patient in maaner which is lighter for the patient you can take help from therapist ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, my grandfather (Nanu) has Stage 4 prostate cancer and we are from Alwar, Rajasthan. He has severe pain from lower back/waist area to knees. Earlier, his testicles were surgically removed and currently he is on chemotherapy medicines. It has been 5 days since medicines started and he is gradually becoming weaker. Now he is finding it d

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Hi , you should do a pet ct or ct or mri pelvis to rule out the reason for difficulty in walking. It's necessary to find out if there is a spread to the bones ...  Read More

I see now a days that many people after 60 years are diagnosed with cancer . The thing is, it is diagnosed in the last stage. Is there a test that we can perform every 6 months that can point out early stage cancer any where in the body?.

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Hello Sir, those tests are called screening tests. Screening tests are performed in healthy, asymptomatic individuals with the aim of detecting cancer at an early stage, before symptoms appear. Howeve ...  Read More

My bhabhi is diagnosed with cancer. What should be treated in such cases. What should be next step ?

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Get Tumor markers CA-125, CEA, HE4. If Ca Ovaty is confirmed the take surgical oncologist reference for possibility of primary cytoreduction. If R0 difficult with primary cytoreduction, plan could be ...  Read More

Which is the best treatment for prostate cancer either robotic surgery or ? CA prostate(radiation). Doctor suggested for CA Prostate(radiation therapy)

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Is it true that excessive masturbation or when masturbation become addiction and it cross the limit and become the daily habit causes prostate cancer tell me please

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My father, 72-year-old, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in June 2021. His histopathology reports showed: - Acinar adenocarcinoma of prostate - Gleason score 7 (4+3) - Grade group 3 - Perineural invasion - Approximately 30-35% involvement of prostatic tissue He initially underwent surgery and hormone therapy which was effective (PSA dropped signi

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Will need previous treatment details for better consultation. However side-effects of hormone therapy only are not that severe to make a patient bedridden. Prostate cancer very commonly spreads to bon ...  Read More

PSA 6.18 USG: Prevoid-338.6cc, Postvoid- 9.9cc, Enlarged prostate size- 35.0 cc Urine culture - normal. No infection detected What may be the reason for high PSA and enlarged prostate? Is it cancer? Or something else

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Suffering from prostate problem. Dr prescribed tablets dutacalm uricalm. In addition I am also constipation problem. Nocturia also. Pl domestic treatment.

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My father is diagnosed with enlarged/ swollen prostate gland and doctor suggested surgery. He is Parkinsons patient and currently underweight. Is Surgery is the last option or it can be cured with medicine. Kindly Suggest

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My father's age is about 70 and he was diagnosed with lung cancer stage 3 or 4. But he don't have any other symptoms except Cough. Does it treatable or not. He don't want to extend his life instead he wants to live painless life as much as he can. What are the best ways.

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You should confirm the diagnosis first Nowadays, many target therapy are there for lung cancer, which do not have any side-effect and improves the care and survival significantly. You should evaluate ...  Read More

I have lumps eight side of chin and for few days i have sever body pain especially in the back, right side hip and limbs Felling very tired. How do i diagnose this issue?

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Consult Dental surgeon and ENT Surgeon ...  Read More

I have diagnosed with grade 1 prostate and prostatics from 2023 onwards..pain after ejaculation , urination and weak urineflow.I had cystoscopy ..had Cefuroxime and alfoo 10 then got cure..now no pain but urine flow got little improvement not fully..still having alfoo 10...can I continue alfoo..or take other medication

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Need physical examination Kindly consult with details of history investigations for detailed explanation of treatment plan ...  Read More

Test results attached Is this report normal ? Is it a rare problem, is it diagnosable? What could be the reason

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My father got his report where it was written grade I prostate enlargement. On internet it shows that it can lead to cancer ? Please clarify if it is dangerous and is there a vegetarian diet which can be followed to cure this

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Incomplete details. Kindly consult with details of history investigations for detailed explanation of treatment plan ...  Read More

My father is 64 years old, he has inguinal hernia and enlarged prostate also, now I want to know can he operate hernia right now?? What urinary blockage problems can occur after hernia surgery?

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My father has hernia,now doctor is telling he is having prostate also,so hernia and prostate operation can be done together,can anyone help me with this

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Your clinical description is not very logical. Please seek a formal consultation with a General Surgeon to discuss all these questions. You didn't even mention the age of your father or his symptoms . ...  Read More

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