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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Charlotte oncologists weigh in on prostate cancer warning signs after former President Biden's diagnosis
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Here at home, we're learning more from doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating prostate cancer. This comes after former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease this weekend. Former president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with cancer Dr. Adam Kuykendal from Novant Health said one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. 'There is a large opportunity for the men who are willing to, and hopefully this encourages men to be more proactive with their health and get them to the doctor,' Kuykendal said. One in eight men is diagnosed in their lifetime. Charlotte Oncologists say patients are usually low risk or unlikely to have problems. It's when the cancer is aggressive and spreads that more needs to be done. 'The Gleason score is pathologists' way of looking at the cancer biopsy and saying how bad does it look – what kind of features might make it a more aggressive cancer,' Kuykendal said. Kuykendal said 8, 9, and 10 are considered high risk. Dr. Earle Burgess from Atrium Health Levine Center said a common treatment for the disease is Androgen Deprivation Therapy. This lowers hormone levels, but it does not cure the disease. 'They'll go dormant, hibernate if you will, and at some point, in the future, they'll eventually start growing again despite the low testosterone environment,' Burgess said. There's no universal guidance for when or how to get screened. Both experts we spoke with said these are conversations you need to have with your primary care physician. 'We want to be careful to not over diagnose those and over treat those because the treatment surgery radiation can come with side effects, of course,' Kuykendal said. If you have a change in color, frequency or pain when urinating, be sure to tell your primary care physician. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
What is prostate cancer, which Joe Biden has been diagnosed with? What are the treatments, and is it curable?
What is prostate cancer and why is it common among older men? What does a Gleason score of 9 mean? Live Events What treatments are available for Biden's advanced prostate cancer? Hormone Therapy (Androgen Deprivation Therapy - ADT): This is usually the first-line treatment for metastatic prostate cancer. It works by lowering testosterone, the hormone that fuels prostate cancer growth. This is usually the for metastatic prostate cancer. It works by lowering testosterone, the hormone that fuels prostate cancer growth. Chemotherapy: Often used when hormone therapy alone isn't enough. It targets rapidly dividing cancer cells throughout the body. Often used when hormone therapy alone isn't enough. It targets rapidly dividing cancer cells throughout the body. Radiation Therapy: While not a cure in metastatic cases, it can help reduce bone pain and target specific problem areas. While not a cure in metastatic cases, it can help and target specific problem areas. Bone-Targeting Treatments: Drugs like bisphosphonates or radiopharmaceuticals are used to relieve pain and prevent complications caused by bone metastases. Drugs like or are used to relieve pain and prevent complications caused by bone metastases. Immunotherapy or Targeted Therapy: In some cases, these treatments are used if the cancer has specific genetic markers or becomes resistant to standard therapies. Can prostate cancer be cured after it spreads to the bones? How has the public reacted to Biden's diagnosis? What does this mean for Biden's future? FAQs: (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive and advanced form of prostate cancer that has already spread to his bones, according to a medical report released Friday. The shocking diagnosis has sparked concern across the nation, especially as details confirm the cancer is metastatic and fast-growing, with a Gleason score of 9—a marker for one of the most severe cancer say although the cancer has already spread, it remains hormone-sensitive, which means it can still be treated to manage symptoms and slow its progression. Here's what you need to know about prostate cancer, Biden's diagnosis, treatment options, and what it means moving cancer begins in the prostate gland, a small part of the male reproductive system responsible for producing seminal fluid. It's one of the most common cancers in men, especially those over 65. The disease often progresses quietly in its early stages, with many men experiencing no symptoms until it becomes Biden's case, doctors noted that he began experiencing, which are common warning signs in later stages. Additional tests revealed a, and biopsy results confirmed an aggressive form of the disease—already, making treatment more used to evaluate how aggressive prostate cancer is. The scale ranges from, with higher scores indicating. A, or, means the cancer isThis type of diagnosis is particularly serious because it significantly lowers the chances of a cure—. However, treatments can still be effective in managing symptoms and extending the cancer's severity, Biden's medical team is hopeful because his condition is, giving doctors several viable treatment paths. These may include:Surgery, such as, is not typically used once the cancer has spread beyond the prostate prostate cancer becomes—meaning it has spread to other parts of the body—it's generally considered. However, many menwith this diagnosis thanks toThe main goal of care shifts from curing the disease to, and. In hormone-sensitive cases like Biden's, doctors can still achieve significant progress in controlling the announcement has led to an outpouring of support from across the political a brief statement wishing Biden strength and a full recovery, whilepraised Biden's resilience and decades of public figures, advocacy groups, and cancer organizations have also joined in expressing solidarity, highlighting the importance of cancer awareness, screenings, and ongoing research. The diagnosis has touched many, especially as Biden remains one of the most recognizable elder statesmen in American Joe Biden is, his health continues to be of public interest given his legacy and influence. According to his medical team, he will undergo, and specialists are confident that with the right care, he can continue to lead a meaningful and engaged Biden has been diagnosed with, which has spread to his bones. It is classified as high-grade with aWhile it's rarely curable once it spreads to the bones,can beto manage symptoms and slow progression.
