Institute for Prostate Cancer organizing Free check up camp from 2nd to 12th July 2018 Get your Prostate checked
Pune, 27th June, 2018 : As per Indian national cancer registry Prostate cancer is rising in India and is the most common cancer affecting males after the age of 50 yrs.
It is the second leading cause of death in males worldwide. It’s said that every 6th male is affected by prostate cancer.
Standard screening practices for Prostate Cancer are : Digital rectal examination and PSA.
However in India there is lack of awareness about prostate cancer leading to almost 60% patients presenting with advanced stage to the doctor.
We at the Institute for Prostate Cancer aim in creating awareness about prostate cancer and screening practices since last 5 years.
The Institute has conducted more than 130 camps and covering a population of more than 70,000
In the initial stages of prostate cancer there are no or minimum symptoms like frequency of urination ,waking up multiple times at night, straining to pass urine, sense of incomplete emptying. However in advanced stages this cancer spreads to bones leading to persistent back ache, bone pains and loss of appetite with risk of fracture and paralysis.
Hence it is advisable to do regular screening with DRE and PSA and not to neglect any kind of back pain especially after 50 years of age.
If the results of screening tests show abnormality, biopsy is essential for diagnosis. This biopsy is simple day care procedure which is done through rectum with the help of ultrasound machine.
IPC has carried out 450 biopsies and more than 40 % are positive.
Ideally biopsy should be done by a trained urologist under TRUS(Trans rectal ultrasound) guidance. Minimum 12-14 cores of tissue should be sampled through various areas of prostate in a systematic way.
Now a day’s MRI is used for accurate localization of suspicious areas for biopsy which increases the sensitivity of the correct diagnosis.
If diagnosed at early stage Prostate cancer can be completely cured.
One should get screened for prostate cancer at and above 50 years of age.
DATE: 2nd July 2018 to 12th July 2018
VENUE: Institute For Prostate Cancer
Ground Floor, Kumar the Orion,
Opp Don Bosco Youth Center
Koregaon Park road, Pune-411001
Contact Number for appointments and queries: 020-6603777/78
Mobile no : 77985 77563
TIME: By appointment
