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By: Natalie Hull-Deichsel
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With advanced prostate cancer, metastases have already formed in surrounding tissue in three out of nine men.
Pay attention to possible symptoms.
If the malignant tumor (carcinoma) in the prostate is still at an early stage and can be treated successfully, the chances of recovery are usually very good.
Over 90 percent of affected men are still alive after five years, according to the
German Cancer Society (DKG)
.
However, if the tumor is discovered late or the disease cannot be stopped despite therapy, the cancer will continue to spread.
You can find out here which areas of the body are affected and what treatment is possible.
Prostate cancer does not become noticeable for a long time
Since men often only notice signs of the disease when the cancer is already more advanced, free early detection from the doctor should definitely be sought from the age of 45.
It is also important to know the possible symptoms such as urinary urgency, pain and impotence.
Prostate cancer: Metastases occur primarily in four areas of the body
If advanced prostate cancer causes metastases in the body, doctors recommend chemotherapy, among other things.
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Secondary tumors (metastases) from prostate cancer arise when cells detach from the tumor in the prostate and reach other areas of the body via the lymphatic system or bloodstream.
Metastases often develop when the tumor is discovered late or the disease cannot be stopped despite treatment.
At this point, surgery or radiation as individual therapy is in most cases inadequate.
At this stage of the disease, doctors rely on holistic treatment that works throughout the body, such as hormone therapy or chemotherapy.
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Metastases as a result of prostate cancer most often occur in:
the lymph node
the bones, especially the rib and pelvic bones as well as the spine
the lungs
the liver
Life expectancy after the first appearance of metastases varies greatly from person to person and depends on the extent of the metastasis, the stage of the disease and the response to treatment.
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Prostate cancer progresses very slowly - metastases do not form for a long time
It can take up to 15 years for carcinoma to spread from the prostate to other parts of the body.
The aim of treating prostate cancer metastases is to halt the progression of the disease for as long as possible and to maintain the patient's quality of life as best as possible.
The focus of therapy in an advanced stage of cancer is also to relieve pain.
This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. It in no way replaces a visit to the doctor. Our editorial team is not allowed to answer individual questions about medical conditions.