With improving health and nutrition conditions, the elderly population in the world is increasing, and the frequency of diseases and diseases encountered with aging in society is changing. The most common oncological disease in men with age is Prostate Cancer.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men and its incidence increases with age.
Since there is no specific complaint about prostate cancer, it is generally Since the disease is in advanced stages when the complaint begins, it is critical for early diagnosis and treatment for all men to be screened, whether they have complaints or not. Screening is performed as PSA and Digital Rectal Examination as standard. If prostate cancer is suspected during these scans, advanced diagnostic techniques must be used.
PSA is critical for the early diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. During the evaluation phase, more accurate results can be obtained by using parameters such as PSA increase rate, free / total PSA ratio, PSA according to age, PSA according to prostate volume. The next diagnostic stage in patients with suspicion of Prostate cancer in the screening performed by PSA and Digital Rectal Examination is Prostate Biopsy performed under USG guidance. Prostate biopsy allows direct tissue diagnosis and may lead to treatment or follow-up decisions.
Normal values of PSA according to age;
40-49 years 0-2.5
50 -59 years old 0-3.5
60-69 years 0-4.5
70-79 years old 0-6.5
A family history of prostate cancer Patients with a history of cancer have a high risk of developing prostate cancer at an early age. For this reason, people with a family history of prostate cancer should start the screening program after the age of 40. People who do not have a family history of prostate cancer should consult a urologist for prostate cancer screening once a year after the age of 45.
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