Is it good to treat prostate cancer in older people?
This is a question which many have asked an few have succeeded in answering. Doctors, scientists and many more have given their time and effort in giving this question an answer. Nowadays it seems that studies have shown that if older men who treat prostate cancer have a chance at survival. But is it certain and if yes what are the risks?
For years doctors have closely watched patients over 65 who had treatment for prostate cancer. They discovered that these people have a bigger chance to survive than those who do not treat themselves at all. Although there is hope that older patients may have a better chance to survive if undergoing treatment, this is very risky. The advanced age means a poor state of health. Treatments for prostate cancer are very aggressive and many of the men may not be able to deal with the side effects. But, as always, if there is hope, people will certainly try, most of them anyway. Although the desire to prolong one's life may be very big, that person must be fully aware of the consequences. Undergoing treatment means impotence, urinary incontinence and many more other problems that an older person may not be able to face.
They also have to take into consideration that although there is a chance, it is a small one. Studies have shown that the difference in death between men who use treatments and those who do not is less than 1%. Opinions as always are pro and against treatment in older men for prostate cancer. Some say it is best to live a comfortable life to the end, not having to go through treatment. They belive that if there is indeed a chance to live longer is it worth the effort? All the side effects, the trouble, the spent money can destroy the life that one has left.
On the other hand, other prostate cancer patient feel it is worth to try, for life is very important and nothing is more worthy of a man than to try keeping it.
For years there has always been this battle. It has finally been descovered that there is indeed a chance to live longer if treating oneself, after 12 years, but the percentage is so small that one should choose carefully. Maybe they should also take into consideration the state in which cancer is for it is not yet certain that all patients suffering from cancer can have hope.
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