Treatment of Prostate Cancer In Israel

Prostate cancer is a common malignant tumor in the male population, progressing in the prostate tissue.

Of the most probable causes of the progression of pathology, hereditary sensitivity to this type of cancer is considered. The progression of the disease is affected by several factors: long-term inflammatory processes, the intake of the male sex hormone testosterone, a fat-rich diet, belonging to the black population, the age group from 60-70 years.

Prostate cancer can not detect itself and proceed without apparent complications until the dangerous periods of the disease. The spread of the tumor and the appearance of metastases is evident in complaints of frequent urination with pain and burning, urinary incontinence, back pain, the presence of blood in the urine.

Early diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer in Israel includes digital rectal examination, a blood test for prostate cancer cancer markers (PSA and PSA free), urine samples for blood and / or signs of infection.

Methods of visualization contribute to assess the area, the location of the tumor in the prostate gland, the degree of spread of the disease. In this regard, apply transrectal ultrasound examination.

Malignancy of the tumor is confirmed by biopsy - by taking a sample of the gland tissue.

Treatment for prostate cancer in Israel is conducted, recognized in the world of medicine, the following actions: urgent, drug and radiation. The selectivity and effectiveness of the method depends on the duration of the disease, the type and location of the cancer site, how many years the patient, his desire to continue sexual activity, the capabilities of the clinic and the level of professionalism of the staff.

Excision of the tumor of the prostate gland (partial or complete removal of the prostate gland), usually applied at stages I-II of the disease in the absence of metastases. Treatment of prostate cancer with a laser carries out the destruction of cancer cells and / or the suspension of their development.

It can be external (with the help of a linear accelerator directed to the hip region), or internal (brachytherapy), which carries out the introduction of radioactive nuclei directly into the prostate gland.

Drug therapy uses hormones that deactivate or block testosterone to treat prostate cancer. This technique allows you to reduce, and sometimes stop, the rate of development of the tumor and its metastases.

Among the new modern methods of treating prostate cancer in Israel:

• powerful point ultrasound;

• cryotherapy;

• radiosurgery of prostate cancer by the Cyber-Knife system.

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