What should be done for prostate cancer with bone metastasis and a tumor in the pelvic cavity?
Apr 25, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Qi Zhirong
Introduction
Bone metastasis of prostate cancer with pelvic tumors generally indicates an advanced stage of cancer. Treatment is usually conducted under medical guidance through chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other non-surgical approaches. Chemotherapy utilizes anticancer drugs to kill cancer cells and inhibit their growth, while radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells. Surgery is typically not recommended.
Prostate cancer with bone metastasis and pelvic tumors generally indicates an advanced stage of cancer. Treatment is usually conducted under medical guidance using chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and other non-surgical approaches. Surgery is typically not recommended. Specific treatment options are as follows:
1. Chemotherapy
Prostate cancer is generally a tumor caused by malignant proliferation of prostate epithelial cells, mainly manifesting as pelvic discomfort, difficulty urinating, and erectile dysfunction. In the late stages, most patients develop bone metastases, commonly affecting the pelvis, ribs, and spine. Chemotherapy drugs can effectively kill cancer cells and inhibit their growth. Commonly used agents include Docetaxel Injection and Methotrexate for Injection. This treatment can usually help prolong the survival of patients with prostate cancer that has metastasized to bones and formed pelvic tumors.
2. Radiotherapy
Pelvic metastasis of prostate cancer can easily impair the hematopoietic function of the surrounding bone marrow, leading to anemia. High-energy radiation is used to destroy cancer cells. Patients generally lie flat on a hospital bed while external machines direct high-energy beams toward the affected areas of the prostate for radiation therapy.
During treatment, patients are advised to focus on boosting their immune system, ensure adequate nutritional intake, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoid spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods to support ongoing therapy.
