Rise in incidence
and variable natural history of prostatic carcinoma, presents a challenge to
professionals involved in its management.
Cases that come
for evaluation and treatment in developing countries like ours are elderly and
usually present in the late stages of the disease. Perhaps the best
option remain at this stage is palliative in the form of
channel TURP to improve the urine flow and suppress the cancer growth by
androgen deprivation treatment (ADT).
Further
improvement of quality of life is achieved by supportive measures like good
nutrition, vitamins and calcium supplementation to prevent demineralisation of
bones and analgesic for pain relief.
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