Low Cost Treatment for Prostate Cancer in India at Mumbai and Delhi

What is prostate cancer?

Low cost treatment for prostate cancer at India has helped many patients to recover from prostate cancer along with significant money savings. Prostate cancer is that cancer that originates in the prostate gland. This gland is an important part of the male reproductive system. The prostate secretes a slightly alkaline milky fluid that constitutes 50 to 75% in the volume of the semen. Alkaline medium of the semen helps to neutralize the acidic medium of the vaginal tracts thus enhancing the life span of the sperm. Most prostate cancers grow at a slow rate however a couple of prostate cancers are of aggressive nature. These cancer cells also spread from other organs to the prostate gland. Most cancer cells originate in the bones and lymph nodes and spread to the prostate gland. This type of cancer is so not show any initial symptoms. However it can give rise to acute pain, problems in sexual intercourse, erectile dysfunction and issues on sexual intercourse.

Prostate cancer is the second most commonly spread cancer in the men world wide. The number of cases of this cancer is estimated to go up to 1.7 million by 2030. The rate of prostate cancer is highest in North America , New Zealand and Australia and it is lowest in countries of Asia. The diagnostic tests detects that many prostate cancers are small and stay unrecognized. Prostate cancer is that cancer that originates and spreads in the prostate gland in the male reproductive system. Prostate cancer is usually seen in men who are above 50 years of age.   

How many types of prostate cancer are there?

Prostate cancer is of the following types:

   

•  Squamous cell cancer: This type of prostate cancer starts in the flat cells that cover the prostate gland. This kind of prostate cancer grows and spreads more quickly as compared to adenocarcinoma.
•  Carcinoid : These tumors commence in the cells of the neuroendocrine system. This system is made of special gland cells and nerves. These carcinoid cells are very rare and seem to grow at a slow rate. Carcinoids do not display any symptoms for many years.
•  Small cell cancer: This is a kind of neuroendocrine tumor and comprises small round cells. Men suffering from this kind of prostate cancer may not have a raised PSA diagnosis. This makes it more difficult to pick up early and has reached the advanced stage while being diagnosed. Small cell cancers grow and spread rapidly than adenocarcinoma.

Following are the main symptoms of prostate cancer:

•   A frequent and painful urge of urination during night hours.
•   Not being able to completely empty the bladder.
•   Pain during ejaculation of urine and sperms.
•   Presence of blood in the semen and the urine.
•  Swelling in the legs and low back pain.

How is prostate cancer diagnosed?

Prostate cancer is diagnosed in the following ways:

Digital rectal exam (DRE): The doctor in this test inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum of the patient to check his prostate gland that is adjacent to detect structural anomalies.

Prostate specific antigen test: In this test a blood sample is taken from a vein in the patients arm and is used for PSA test. The presence of a substance naturally found in the prostate gland is produced. The little amount of PSA in your blood stream is normal.

Biopsy: This test refers to the removal of cells and tissues that are viewed under a microscope. A pathologist checks the biopsy sample to see whether there is any sample of cancer cells or not.

Bone scans and X rays test: These tests reveal whether the cancer has invaded the cartilages and bones or not. In these tests the doctor injects a small amount of radioactive substances into the vein of the patient. This radioactive substance gets collected in the bones that are damaged by cancer cells.   

What are the surgical options for curing prostate cancer?

The surgical options for curing prostate cancer are high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), cyber knife treatment, robotic surgery, laser surgery, radical prostatectomy, laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, external beam therapy, hormone therapy, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. 

Why come to India for prostate cancer surgery?

Abroad patients suffering from cancer or prostate gland can get low cost treatment for prostate cancer in India . A vast group of foreign patients from all around the world is flying to India to get cancer surgery at the hands of well qualified and experienced Indian cancer surgeons. The cancer hospitals in India have the most extensive diagnostic and imaging facilities including the most advanced CT technology and MRI. Indian cancer surgeons perform the latest medical procedures to cure prostate cancer. These surgeons are skilled, highly qualified and concerned with renowned surgery hospitals. You can know more in this concern by sending your queries at: enquiry@forerunnershealthcare.com.