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Should I Seek Medical Care If CAT Scan Shows Rectal Wall Thickening With Infiltration Of Mesocretal Fat?
I am a 56 year old male who recently was diagnosed with prostate cancer with positive cancer resuklts in all 12 core samples tested by biopsy. Gleason rankings are 4-5 for all 12 samples. A follow up CAT scan was conducted with the following conclusion.
The prostate is normal in size however posterior to the prostrate there is rectal wall thickening with inflitration of the mesocretal fat. There is additional left iliac chain lymphadenopathy and other tiny pelvic lymph nodes. Findings are concerning for perirectal spread given the history of prostate cancer however a primary
rectal neoplastic, inflammatory or infectious process could have a similar appearance. Correlate with PSA levels. Consider prostate MRI for further staging purposes if needed.
I am experiencing a weak urinary stream and have difficulty voiding my bladder. My urologist is not a specialist in oncology. Can you assess the seriousness of my situation and if I should seek medical care from a cancer center?
The prostate is normal in size however posterior to the prostrate there is rectal wall thickening with inflitration of the mesocretal fat. There is additional left iliac chain lymphadenopathy and other tiny pelvic lymph nodes. Findings are concerning for perirectal spread given the history of prostate cancer however a primary
rectal neoplastic, inflammatory or infectious process could have a similar appearance. Correlate with PSA levels. Consider prostate MRI for further staging purposes if needed.
I am experiencing a weak urinary stream and have difficulty voiding my bladder. My urologist is not a specialist in oncology. Can you assess the seriousness of my situation and if I should seek medical care from a cancer center?
Wed, 4 Dec 2013
Hi,
According to CAT scan report your condition seems to be serious. Your cancer has spread to rectal area and may be to lymph nodes making it a stage 4 cancer.
You should immediate medical care from cancer center.
Standard treatment options for stage IV prostate cancer include the following:
Hormonal manipulations.
Bisphosphonates.
External-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) with or without hormonal therapy.
Palliative radiation therapy.
Palliative surgery with transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
Watchful waiting or active surveillance.
Hope i answered your query.
Regards
According to CAT scan report your condition seems to be serious. Your cancer has spread to rectal area and may be to lymph nodes making it a stage 4 cancer.
You should immediate medical care from cancer center.
Standard treatment options for stage IV prostate cancer include the following:
Hormonal manipulations.
Bisphosphonates.
External-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) with or without hormonal therapy.
Palliative radiation therapy.
Palliative surgery with transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
Watchful waiting or active surveillance.
Hope i answered your query.
Regards
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