The best treatment for prostate cancer at the age of 70
The specific cause of prostate cancer is not clear, but it may be related to factors such as genetics, diet, and obesity. The best treatment for prostate cancer at the age of 70 depends on the patient's own condition and cannot be generalized, and the commonly used treatments are radical prostatectomy surgery, external radiation therapy for prostate cancer and brachytherapy.
1. Radical prostate cancer surgery: suitable for patients with prostate cancer without lymph node metastasis or bone metastasis, and their physical fitness is good.
However, this operation is more traumatic, the amount of bleeding during the operation is large, and urinary incontinence, urethral stricture,Erectile dysfunctionand other complications, which may affect the prognosis and quality of life of patients;
2. External beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer: It is suitable for patients who cannot meet the indications of radical surgery, such as lymphatic metastasis, bone metastasis, or poor coagulation function, external radiation therapy for prostate cancer can be selected, which is also a radical treatment method for prostate malignant tumors, compared with radical surgery, the overall remission rate of patients after treatment is higher, and it has certain efficacy on various clinical stages of prostate cancer. However, patients can develop radioactivity after surgerycystitis, radiation proctitis, always have the feeling of wanting to urinate and stool;
3. Brachytherapy: This treatment has a wide range of adaptability, which refers to placing the applicator or puncture needle on the prostate cancer as much as possible, such as radioactive iodine-125 particles, which can eliminate prostate cancer cells within a certain range, but this treatment is usually not used as a root treatment.
Prostate cancer is a wasting disease, it is recommended to consume more protein-rich foods, such as beef and mutton, fish, eggs, milk, etc., and should consume more foods rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, such as fresh vegetables and fruits. After treatment, you should exercise moderately to prevent cancer recurrence and improve your quality of life, and you should have regular check-ups.