Oncological process of the prostate cancer stage 4

Grade 4 prostate cancer is an oncological disease with characteristic manifestations of metastases and unpleasant symptoms. According to statistics, patients diagnosed with grade 4 prostate cancer have a short life expectancy. This disease occupies a leading place in the death lists of cancer processes. The disease manifests itself in men over the age of 60.

What is the danger of this disease

If we turn to the numbers, then every eighth representative of the stronger sex after the age of fifty has this oncological process. This explains the fact that older men are less likely to live into old age.

A malignant tumor forms in the prostate (male glandular organ), while phosphatase (acidic) is produced. The disease has various symptoms that contribute to the suppression of the body's immune functions with a deterioration in the functioning of organs and systems. Against the background of the pathological process, other chronic diseases and pathologies begin to intensify.

Oncology of the prostate gland at this stage carries the danger of the absence of vivid symptoms, which does not give a man the opportunity to pay attention to changes in the body in time. Often, a man does not know that he has cancer for many years. When the disease is in stages 1-2, it can only be recognized by a casual examination of the prostate. Since men do not really like to attend routine urological examinations, the disease simply proceeds sluggishly. Usually a cancer of the fourth stage begins to manifest itself already when the process of metastasis has begun.

In this case, neither medications nor surgical methods of treatment will help. Doctors simply prescribe supportive therapy to relieve the patient's symptoms. This type of carcinoma cannot be treated, and the patient does not have a long life.

The fact is that the appearance of early metastases very quickly captures other organs:

• lungs;
• liver;
• kidneys;
• the skeletal system in the pelvis;
• spine, lymph nodes (general and regional).

When supportive therapy does not give any results, the prognosis for the patient is a matter of months of life. For the last few weeks, patients have been suffering from terrible pain.

Symptoms accompanying severe prostate cancer

The primary symptoms of oncological neoplasms are the same as in prostate adenoma:

• increased urine drainage, which is more pronounced at night;
• a weak jet is noted, with interruption and curvature;
• during the emptying of urea, cramps, burning, pain are felt;
• frequent outbreaks of cystitis, urethritis;
• urine leaking.

At the last stage, the number of symptoms increases:

• the immune system is drastically weakened, which provokes the spread of metastases in the internal organs, the patient often presents with viral, bacterial and colds;
• metastasis, penetrating into the skeletal system, provokes the occurrence of fractures (compression), cracks that do not heal well;
• soreness with cuts in the affected bones, muscle tissue, ligaments;
• pain syndrome with discomfort in all organs within the body;
• severe pain during urine emptying;
• swelling and inflammation of the scrotum, phallus, groin;
• heavy bowel movements;
• impurities of blood in urine and feces are noted;
• general state of depression, fatigue, nervousness, weakness;
• a cough with purulent, bloody mucus appears;
• insomnia;
• poor appetite;
• impotence;
• pyelonephritis;
• pain in the area of the sacrum, perineum, lower peritoneum;
• a sharp drop in weight.

Diagnostics

To diagnose the oncological process, you should go through some activities:

• Positron Emission CT with Choline;
• echography;
• MRI, CT in the pelvic area;
• Rectal examination;
• X-ray;
• blood and urine tests, detection of prostatic antigen;
• scintigraphy;
• biopsy.

Healing manipulations

Since the fourth stage is dangerous by the appearance of metastases, patients die not from the cancer itself, but from the penetration of metastasis to other organs.

Medical therapy in this case is aimed at relieving symptoms with prolonging life up to 5 years, although the chances are not many. For this, oncologists prescribe radiation therapy with hormonal treatment. Thanks to hormones and radiation therapy, it is sometimes possible to stop the growth of cancer cells and prevent their further growth.

In some cases, it is recommended to undergo surgery.During the operation, the prostate gland is excised, which gives the patient relief, the outflow of urine is normalized.

To maintain vital functions, the following series of procedures are performed:

• injection of drugs and anesthetics;
• plasmapheresis;
• hemosorption, plasma transfusion.

Pain relief for end-stage oncology

Painful sensations are eliminated according to a three-stage program. The specialist gradually prescribes analgesics with a gradual increase in the strength of the action. When pain intensifies, adjuvant therapy is applied.

Anesthesia begins to be applied at the first onset of pain, without waiting for a chain reaction and pain syndrome. At the initial stage, it is recommended to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that eliminate mild discomfort and illness. Acute and chronic pain of a periodic, aching nature is eliminated with weak opiates (Ionin, Codeine, Tramal, Promedol and others).

Tramadol is most often used, the drug has the highest efficiency of pain relief. The third degree of pain is relieved by drugs such as Bupronorphine, Morphine, Fentanyl and others. Narcotic drugs are taken at certain hours, maintaining intervals. In the last stage of life, corticosteroids are prescribed to improve well-being, appetite and quality of life.

Life expectancy of cancer patients at the last stage

How long does one live with prostate cancer? There is no data that would speak about the life expectancy of such patients. If the patient underwent high-quality chemistry, radiation therapy, hormonal treatment, the patient can live up to 5 years of life, after which his life ends. Without quality therapy, men with grade 4 prostate cancer live from six months to two years.

Several factors affect survival time:

• to what extent is the spread of metastasis and tumor growth noted;
• a type of malignant tumor;
• the presence of cardiovascular pathologies;
• level of protective functions of the body;
• age category;
• heredity;
• overweight.

Ways to prolong life in patients with stage 4 prostate cancer

Each patient has a small chance of extending the statistical prognosis. In order to prolong the life of men, doctors prescribe all the latest methods and techniques for the treatment of cancer in acceptable doses. Also, the patient should be supported by a personal psychologist, attend meetings, forums, meetings of the same patients who are looking for support.

The family should be especially attentive to the patient. When family and friends support, the patient wants to fight the disease. There are many forums, groups, where patients tell their stories of how they were able to fight cancer. The mental attitude is very important.

The patient should often walk, give up bad habits, including smoking. A proper diet is an important component for patients with cancer.

The use of fatty, smoked, salted, spicy, fried products is completely excluded from the diet. Meat foods should be replaced with seafood, fish, raw vegetables and fruits. The menu should contain fermented milk products, herbal infusions, tea (green), juices (freshly squeezed), berry juice.

Cancer patients should consume more calcium, which prevents the development of neoplasms. You can use folk remedies. For example, propolis and aloe have good results of treatment. To maintain the immune system and strengthen vitality, you can use an infusion of rose hips, mint, St. John's wort. For example, rose hips wash well the kidneys and channels of the urinary system, mint soothes, and St. John's wort fights pathological processes.