Expert Prostate Cancer
Treatment in Faridabad
Comprehensive prostate cancer care — from active surveillance for low-risk disease to androgen deprivation therapy, enzalutamide, abiraterone, and docetaxel for advanced disease — by Dr. Novak Gupta.
What is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men globally (second in India after lung cancer). It arises in the glandular cells of the prostate and grows at widely varying rates — from very indolent (low-grade, Gleason 6) disease that may never require treatment, to highly aggressive (Gleason 9–10) forms that spread rapidly to bones and lymph nodes. PSA testing has transformed early detection. Treatment depends heavily on risk stratification (low, intermediate, high), PSA kinetics, and whether the cancer is localised or metastatic. Androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) remains the cornerstone of advanced prostate cancer treatment.
Symptoms & Early Signs
Early recognition of symptoms leads to timely diagnosis and significantly better treatment outcomes. Do not ignore these warning signs.
Urinary Frequency
Increased urinary frequency, urgency, or nocturia (waking at night to urinate) — similar to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Weak Urine Stream
Weak, interrupted, or difficult urinary stream with straining — caused by prostate enlargement obstructing the urethra.
Blood in Urine/Semen
Haematuria or haematospermia — blood visible in urine or semen — should always be investigated promptly.
Bone Pain
Deep, persistent pain in the lower back, hips, or pelvis — the most common symptom of metastatic prostate cancer.
Leg Weakness/Swelling
Lymphoedema or neurological compression from pelvic lymph node or spinal metastases in advanced disease.
Fatigue & Weight Loss
Profound fatigue and involuntary weight loss are systemic symptoms of advanced metastatic prostate cancer.
Causes & Risk Factors
Understanding risk factors helps in early detection and prevention. Consult Dr. Gupta if you are at elevated risk.
Age
Risk increases dramatically after age 50; over 60% of prostate cancers occur in men above 65.
Family History
First-degree relatives with prostate cancer double the risk; BRCA2 mutations confer high-grade disease risk.
Ethnicity
African-descent men have higher incidence and more aggressive disease compared to Asian populations.
High-Fat Diet
Diet rich in saturated fat and low in fibre has been associated with higher prostate cancer risk.
Obesity
Obese men have higher risk of advanced and lethal prostate cancer despite similar overall incidence.
BRCA2 Mutation
BRCA2 carriers have ~8× higher risk of developing high-grade aggressive prostate cancer.
PSA Screening — Detect Early, Treat Effectively
Annual PSA testing for men over 50 (or 45 in high-risk groups) is recommended to detect prostate cancer at a stage when curative treatment is highly effective. Dr. Gupta provides personalised risk counselling for PSA interpretation.
Ready to Take the First Step?
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