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Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis

Description: In the U.S., prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed and the second most common cause of cancer death in men. The incidence of prostate cancer is increasing at an average rate of 3% a year. This course discusses the symptoms and staging of prostate cancer and the methods used for diagnosis.

COURSE OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION
1. Course Information
2. Interface Tour
3. Course Overview

DIAGNOSIS
4. Objectives
5. Symptoms
6. Diagnostic Methods
7. Staging
8. Screening
9. Progress Check

CASE STUDIES
10. Early Stage (Localized)
11. Locally Advanced Disease
12. Advanced Disease
13. Hormone-Refractory Disease

CONCLUSION
14. Summary

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students completing this course should be able to:

Describe the symptoms of locally advanced and metastatic prostate cancer
Explain the physical and imaging exams used to detect prostate cancer
Discuss the use of the TNM staging and Gleason grading systems for classification of the severity of prostate cancer
Explain how and why screening programs are used
Explore diagnostic options given a particular case history
Review the early signs and symptoms of prostate cancer
Review the genetic factors that influence the risk of developing prostate cancer
Recall the symptoms of locally advanced prostate cancer
Explore the appropriate diagnostic techniques for advanced prostate cancer
Review the importance of DRE in making a diagnosis
Recall the implication of circulating PSA levels
List common near-terminal events accompanying prostate cancer

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